Brea

name

name ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Galician. countable
  2. 2
    A city in Orange County, California, United States. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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la bray

Example

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"Their ancient remains are still being found at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California, 100 years after scientists first began their excavations."

Etymology

From Galician Brea. Compare Blea.

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