Matagorda County

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌmætəˈɡɔːɹdə ˈkaʊnti/

Proper noun

Matagorda County

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