HyperDic: st]_louis

English > 2 senses of the expression St. Louis:
NOUNlocationSt. Louis, Saint Louis, Gateway to the Westthe largest city in Missouri
person St. Louis, Louis IX, Saint Louisking of France and son of Louis VIII
English > St. Louis: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningThe largest city in Missouri; a busy river port on the Mississippi River near its confluence with the Missouri River; was an important staging area for wagon trains westward in the 19th century.
SynonymsSaint Louis, Gateway to the West
Instance ofcity, metropolis, urban centerA large and densely populated urban area
portA place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
Part ofMissouri, Show Me State, MO, Mo.A midwestern state in central United States
SpanishSaint Louis, San Luis, St. Louis
CatalanSaint Louis, San Luis, St. Louis
English > St. Louis: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaningking of France and son of Louis VIII; he led two unsuccessful Crusades; considered an ideal medieval king (1214-1270).
SynonymsLouis IX, Saint Louis
Instance ofKing of FranceThe sovereign ruler of France
saintA person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
SpanishSan Luis
CatalanLluís IX, Sant Lluís

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