# Matagorda County

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˌmætəˈɡɔːɹdə ˈkaʊnti/

## Definitions
1. One of 254 counties in Texas, United States. County seat: Bay City.

## Etymology
From Spanish matagorda (thick bush), referring to the canebrakes that grew along the coast.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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