angra

nounfeminine/ˈɐ̃ɡɾɐ/low

an·gra

Definition

Small, sheltered bay or cove, often used as an anchorage.

The angra provided a safe haven for the ships during the storm.

The fishing village grew around a small angra.

syn

Do latim 'angra', por sua vez do grego 'ánkra' (enseada, baía).