Cortez

Definitions of Cortez
  1. noun
    Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
    synonyms: Cortes, Hernan Cortes, Hernan Cortez, Hernando Cortes, Hernando Cortez
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    conquistador
    an adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century)
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