Presidio Definition & Meaning

presidio
noun
  1. a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings; "Tucson was first settled as a walled presidio"

"Presidio" in song lyrics

See how presidio is used in real songs:

  • "santa barbara presidio"
    AOL — AOL
  • "www.mannapages.com presidio"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with presidio

Usage tips for "presidio"

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