Se·go·vi·a
(sĭ-gō′vē-ə, sĕ-gō′vyä) A city of central Spain north-northwest of Madrid. An important Roman town, it was held sporadically by the Moors from 714 to 1079. Its Roman aqueduct (first or second century ad) is still in use.
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Segovia
(sɪˈɡəʊvɪə; Spanish seˈɣoβja) n (Placename) a town in central Spain: site of a Roman aqueduct, still in use, and the fortified palace of the kings of Castile (the Alcázar). Pop: 55 640 (2003 est)
Segovia
(sɪˈɡəʊvɪə; Spanish seˈɣoβja) n (Biography) Andrés (anˈdres), Marquis of Salobreña. 1893–1987, Spanish classical guitarist
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Se•go•vi•a
(səˈgoʊ vi ə)
n. 1. Andrés, 1893–1987, Spanish guitarist.
2. a city in central Spain. 41,880.
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| Noun | 1. | Segovia - Spanish guitarist who made classical guitar a concert instrument (1893-1987) |
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