Mon·ter·rey (m n t -r  , m nt -) A city of northeast Mexico west of Matamoros. Founded in 1596, the city was captured (September 1846) by Zachary Taylor's forces during the Mexican War. Population: 1,130,000. |
Monterrey [ˌmɒntəˈreɪ (Spanish) mɔntɛˈrrɛi]
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(Placename) a city in NE Mexico, capital of Nuevo Léon state: the third largest city in Mexico; a major industrial centre, esp for metals. Pop.: 1 108 400 (2000 est.)
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| Noun | 1. |  Monterrey - an industrial city in northeastern MexicoMexico, United Mexican States - a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810 |
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