acapulco

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Definition of acapulco in English English dictionary: A port and city on the west coast of Mexico, in the state of Guerrero; {i} port city in Mexico; a city on the west coast of Mexico, known as a popular place for holidays. in full Acapulco de Juárez City and port (pop., 2000: 619,253), southwestern Mexico. Situated on a deep semicircular bay, it has the best harbour on Mexico's Pacific coast. It was discovered by Hernán Cortés in 1531, and a settlement was founded in 1550. Until 1815 it was a main depot for Spanish colonial fleets going to the Far East. It has become a major international resort for tourists attracted by its scenic beauty, climate, and excellent beaches; a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving)
Acapulco gold: {i} (Slang) strong and very expensive type of marijuana grown in Mexico
acapulco gold: a particularly potent variety of marijuana

acapulco

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A·ca·pul·co

äkıpûlkō

/ˌakəˈpo͝olkō/ /ˌækəˈpʊlkoʊ/

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