Etymology

Oropesa

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Today it means: A streamlined towed body used in minesweeping to keep the towed sweep at a determined depth and position relative to the sweeping ship. Full definition →

Spanish Oropesa
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Oropesa · proper noun1

  1. Spanish · borrowed fromOropesa
  2. English todayOropesa

Borrowed from Spanish Oropesa. The surname is predominantly found in Cuba and in the Philippines.

Oropesa · noun2

After the ship HMS Oropesa, on which it was developed.

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