presidio

pre·si·dio

noun \pri-ˈsē-dē-ˌō, -ˈsi-, -ˈzē-, -ˈzi-\

plural pre·si·di·os

Definition of PRESIDIO

: a garrisoned place; especially : a military post or fortified settlement in areas currently or originally under Spanish control

Origin of PRESIDIO

Spanish, from Latin praesidium

First Known Use: 1763

Rhymes with PRESIDIO

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