Roseau

[ roh-zoh ]
/ roʊˈzoʊ /

noun

a seaport on and the capital of Dominica.

Definition for roseau (2 of 2)

Dominica
[ dom-uh-nee-kuh, duh-min-i-kuh ]
/ ˌdɒm əˈni kə, dəˈmɪn ɪ kə /

noun

one of the Windward Islands, in the E West Indies.
an independent republic comprising this island: a former British colony; gained independence 1978. 290 sq. mi. (751 sq. km). Capital: Roseau.
a female given name.

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British Dictionary definitions for roseau (1 of 2)

Roseau
/ (rəʊˈzəʊ) /

noun

the capital of Dominica, a port on the SW coast: botanical gardens. Pop: 19 400 (2001 est)

British Dictionary definitions for roseau (2 of 2)

Dominica
/ (ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə, dəˈmɪnɪkə) /

noun

a republic in the E Caribbean, comprising a volcanic island in the Windward Islands group; a former British colony; became independent as a member of the Commonwealth in 1978. Official language: English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: East Caribbean dollar. Capital: Roseau. Pop: 73 286 (2013 est). Area: 751 sq km (290 sq miles) Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica