Ormuz
Proper noun
Meaning
Ormuz
Alternative spelling of Ormus (“former Persian kingdom”)
Synonyms
Phrases with the word
Examples
Having returned with rich presents and an ambassador, on the journey back in March 1515 they were met by Afonso at Ormuz. citation Fueled by the shah's offers, Afonso had decided to recapture Ormuz.
Feeling himself near death, he drew up his will, appointed the captain and senior officials of Ormuz, and organized a final council with his captains to decide the main matters affecting the Estado da Índia.
At Ormuz, Afonso met the king and asked the vizier to be present.