Cordova Island

geographical name

Cor·​do·​va Island ˈkȯr-də-və How to pronounce Cordova Island (audio)
ˈkȯr-t͟hō-ˌvä
385-acre (156-hectare) tract of land within the city of El Paso on the northern bank of the Rio Grande adjoining Chamizal

Note: All of the tract of land known by the name Cordova Island formerly belonged entirely to Mexico, but 193 acres (78 hectares) of it were ceded to the U.S. in 1963.

Dictionary Entries Near Cordova Island

Cite this Entry

“Cordova Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cordova%20Island. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!