Definitions for guadianaˌgwɑ diˈɑ nə, gwədˈyɑ-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Gua•dia•naˌgwɑ diˈɑ nə, gwədˈyɑ-(n.)
a river flowing S from central Spain through SE Portugal to the Gulf of Cádiz. 515 mi. (830 km) long.
Category: Geography (places)
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Guadiana
an important river of Spain, has its source in the E. of the plateau of Mancha, and for a short distance is known as the Zancara, flows in a westerly direction as far as Badajoz, where it bends to the S., then forms the border between Portugal and Spain for a short distance, bends into Alemtejo, and again, ere reaching the Gulf of Cadiz, divides the two countries; it is 510 m. long, of which only 42 are navigable.
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