pre·si·di·o (pr -s  d-  , -sd-)n. pl. pre·si·di·os A garrison, especially a fortress of the kind established in the southwest United States by the Spanish to protect their holdings and missions. [Spanish, from Latin praesidium, guard, defense, from praesid re, to guard; see preside.] |
presidio [prɪˈsɪdɪˌəʊ (Spanish) preˈsiðjo]
n pl -sidios [-ˈsɪdɪˌəʊz (Spanish) -ˈsiðjos]
(Military) a military post or establishment, esp in countries under Spanish control
[from Spanish: garrison, from Latin praesidium a guard, protection; see preside]
presidio - a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings; "Tucson was first settled as a walled presidio"Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
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