a village and former port in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus' voyage of discovery to America (1492)
Official name: Palos de la Frontera
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Pa•los
(pä′lôs),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa seaport in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus's first voyage westward. 2540.
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