Santa Anna

/ˌsæntə ˈænə/
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Definitions of Santa Anna
  1. noun
    Mexican general who tried to crush the Texas revolt and who lost battles to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War (1795-1876)
    synonyms: Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Santa Ana
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    a general officer of the highest rank
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