Noun: California ,ka-lu'for-nyu [N. Amer], ,ka-lu'for-nee-u [Brit]
- A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
- Golden State, CA, Calif.
Type of: American state
Part of: America, 'Merica, Southwest, southwestern United States, the States, U.S., U.S.A., United States, United States of America, US, USA
Encyclopedia: California, Santander