HyperDic: corsica

English > 2 senses of the word Corsica:
NOUNlocationCorsica, Corsean island in the Mediterranean
locationCorsica, Corsea region of France on the island of Corsica
Corsica > pronunciation
Soundskao'rsihkah
RhymesAfrica ... yucca: 76 rhymes with kah...
English > Corsica: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningAn island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France.
SynonymCorse
Instance ofislandA land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
Part ofMediterranean, Mediterranean SeaThe largest inland sea
SpanishCórcega
CatalanCòrcega
AdjectivesCorsicanof or relating to or characteristic of Corsica / Corsica or its people
English > Corsica: 2 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningA region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.
SynonymCorse
Instance ofFrench regionA geographical subdivision of France
Part ofFrance, French RepublicA republic in western Europe
Region ofArmata Corsa, Corsican ArmyA terrorist organization founded in 1999 to oppose the link between nationalists and the Corsican mafia
SpanishCórcega, Córsega, Corse, Corsica
CatalanCòrsega, Corsica
AdjectivesCorsicanof or relating to or characteristic of Corsica / Corsica or its people

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