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Calpe  n.  The Rock of Gibraltar, a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; associated with Britain.
Synonyms: Gibraltar, Rock of Gibraltar.






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"Calpe" Quotes from Famous Books



... twain, and with a double point Rose, like the Theban brothers' funeral fire. 550 The earth went off her hinges; and the Alps Shook the old snow from off their trembling laps.[635] The ocean swelled as high as Spanish Calpe Or Atlas' head. Their saints and household-gods Sweat tears, to show the travails of their city: Crowns fell from holy statues. Ominous birds Defiled the day; and wild beasts were seen,[636] Leaving the woods, lodge in the ...
— The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3) • Christopher Marlowe

... of his Majesty's sloop the Calpe, made his vessel as useful as possible, and kept up a spirited fire on one of the enemy's batteries. I have also to express my approbation of Lieutenant Janvrin, commander of the gun-boats; who, having joined me with intelligence, ...
— Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I • Sir John Ross



Words linked to "Calpe" :   promontory, Rock of Gibraltar, head, Pillars of Hercules, headland, colony, Gibraltarian



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