ANGOLA
Angola, Republic of Angola
(noun) a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Angola
A country in Southern Africa
Portuguese Angola, also known as Portuguese West Africa and officially the State of West Africa, from 1575 to 1975
The People's Republic of Angola, from 1975 to 1992
The Republic of Angola, since 1992
The Louisiana State Penitentiary.
An unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, United States.
A city, the county seat of Steuben County, Indiana, United States.
An unincorporated community in Labette County, Kansas, United States.
A village in Erie County, New York, United States.
Hypernyms
• Subsahara
Anagrams
• Algona, agonal, analog
Source: Wiktionary
An*go"la, n. Etym: [A corruption of Angora.]
Definition: A fabric made from the wool of the Angora goat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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