Associations to the word «Trafalgar»

Wiktionary

TRAFALGAR, proper noun. A headland in Province of Cádiz in the south-west of Spain.
TRAFALGAR, proper noun. A famous naval battle once fought near the headland.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE, proper noun. A square in Westminster; the site of Nelson's Column, National Gallery and frequent demonstrations

Dictionary definition

TRAFALGAR, noun. A naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded).

Wise words

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