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presidio.

A garrisoned place, especially one that is or was once under Spanish control.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A garrisoned place, especially one that is or was once under Spanish control.

Where this word comes from

From Spanish presidio (“garrison”), from Latin praesidium, 1763. Doublet of praesidium and presidium.

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