corpus christi bay

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Definition of corpus christi bay in English English dictionary

Inlet, Gulf of Mexico, southern Texas, U.S. Forming a deepwater harbour for the port of Corpus Christi, it is 25 mi (40 km) long and 3-10 mi (5-16 km) wide and is sheltered on the east by Mustang Island. Its shipping serves the petroleum, chemical, and agricultural industries. The area is popular for sportfishing, waterfowl hunting, and boating. The bay was entered on the feast of Corpus Christi in 1519 by Alonso de Pineda, who claimed the region for Spain

Hyphenation

cor·pus christi bay

Turkish pronunciation

kôrpıs krîsti bey

Pronunciation

/ˈkôrpəs ˈkrəstē ˈbā/ /ˈkɔːrpəs ˈkrɪstiː ˈbeɪ/