Alcatraz
geographical name
Al·ca·traz
ˈal-kə-ˌtraz 
island of California in San Francisco Bay
Note: Alcatraz is the site of a formerly used penitentiary.
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“Alcatraz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alcatraz. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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