Cabrillo

[ kuh-bree-oh, -breel-yoh ]

/ kəˈbri oʊ, -ˈbril yoʊ /

Juan Ro·drí·guez [rod-ree-ges] /rɒdˈri gɛs/, Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho,1499?–1543, Spanish explorer, born in Portugal: discovered California.

Example sentences from the Web for cabrillo

He joined the local Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club there and by 1977 had reached the membership rank of commodore.

The Billionaire and the Fugitive |Meir Doron, Joseph Gelman |July 23, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Cabrillo felt his way along it in 1542, claiming it for Spain.

Historic Towns of the Western States |Various
It was probably here that Cabrillo saw houses built after the manner of those in New Spain.

The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 1 |Hubert Howe Bancroft
There Cabrillo died and the command devolved on Bartolome Ferrelo.

History of the State of California |John T. Frost

"It is a fine roadstead," said Cabrillo, coming on deck, as the sun rose over the pine-covered hills.

History of California |Helen Elliott Bandini
Cabrillo tells of the Indians with whom he held communication.

The Old Franciscan Missions Of California |George Wharton James