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Winter Texan

Winter Texan
 n.— «The Rio Grande Valley has become an emerging destination, where seasonal visitors are referred to as “Winter Texans,” instead of snowbirds.» —“Hurricanes delay, but won’t dissuade visitors’ winter migration” by Vickie Chachere Miami Herald (Florida) Nov. 27, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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