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Mauritius

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Mau·ri·tius  (mô-rshs, --s)
An island country in the southwest Indian Ocean comprising the island of Mauritius and several small dependencies in the Mascarene Islands. Originally uninhabited, the islands were probably known to Arab and Malay traders in the Middle Ages. Mauritius was controlled by the Dutch (1598-1710), the French (1715-1810), and the British (after 1814) before independence was achieved in 1968. It became a republic in 1992. Port Louis is the capital and the largest city. Population: 1,210,000.
Mau·ritian adj. & n.
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Mauritius
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Noun1.MauritiusMauritius - a parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius
Republic of Mauritius
Mauritius - an island in the southwestern Indian Ocean
Port Louis - capital and chief port of Mauritius; located on the northwestern coast of the island
Mauritian - a native or inhabitant of Mauritius
2.Mauritius - an island in the southwestern Indian Ocean
Mauritius, Republic of Mauritius - a parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius
Indian Ocean - the 3rd largest ocean; bounded by Africa on the west, Asia on the north, Australia on the east and merging with the Antarctic Ocean to the south
Translations
Spanish Mauritius [məˈrɪʃəs] n → Mauricio
French Mauritius [məˈrɪʃəs] n → l'île f Maurice
German Mauritius [məˈrɪʃəs] n → Mauritius nt
Italian Mauritius [məˈrɪʃəs] n → Maurizio
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So some respectable dodo in the Mauritius might have lorded it in his nest, and discussed the arrival of that shipful of pitiless sailors in want of animal food.
The War Of The Worlds by Wells, H.G. View in context
This general absence of frogs, toads, and newts on so many oceanic islands cannot be accounted for by their physical conditions; indeed it seems that islands are peculiarly well fitted for these animals; for frogs have been introduced into Madeira, the Azores, and Mauritius, and have multiplied so as to become a nuisance.
The Origin of Species by Darwin, Charles View in context
"I am commanding a little barque," I said, "loading here for Mauritius.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
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