Matagorda County

English

Etymology

From Spanish matagorda (thick bush), referring to the canebrakes that grew along the coast.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌmætəˈɡɔːɹdə/ + county

Proper noun

Matagorda County

  1. one of 254 counties in Texas, USA, with its county seat in Bay City.
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