Valdivia

[ bahl-dee-vyah ]

/ bɑlˈdi vyɑ /

noun

a seaport in S Chile.

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Lake Riihue is about fifteen miles long by four miles broad and is a favorite summer resort for the inhabitants of Valdivia.

Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile |Henry Stephens
In numbers, Valdivia has a larger German population, but the ratio is smaller for Valdivia is the larger place.

Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile |Henry Stephens
A strong body of the Chiaplos is preparing to quit Valdivia to repair to Santiago.

The Pearl of the Andes |Gustave Aimard
Valdivia has had its share of the world's vicissitudes and calamities.

Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile |Henry Stephens

Mendoza hanged his prisoners, and once more advanced, this time to the place where Valdivia had met his death.

The South American Republics, Part II (of 2) |Thomas C. Dawson

British Dictionary definitions for valdivia (1 of 2)

Valdivia ¹

/ (Spanish balˈdiβja) /

noun

a port in S Chile, on the Valdivia River about 19 km (12 miles) from the Pacific: developed chiefly by German settlers in the 1850s; university (1954). Pop: 136 000 (2005 est)

British Dictionary definitions for valdivia (2 of 2)

Valdivia ²

/ (Spanish balˈdiβja) /

noun

Pedro de (ˈpeðro de). ?1500–54, Spanish soldier; conqueror of Chile

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