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Definition of aguarico

aguarico

/ˌɑːɡwəˈriːkoʊ/
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aguarico Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in northeastern Ecuador and northern Peru that flows into the Napo River, forming a significant part of the upper Amazon River basin.

2

A canton located in the Orellana Province of northeastern Ecuador, known for its extensive Amazonian rainforest, rich biodiversity, and proximity to the Yasuní National Park.

Example

"Local authorities in the Aguarico canton have implemented new conservation strategies to protect the region's pristine rainforest."

• Rhymes for aguarico

• Nearby Words

agrostemma
aground
aguaje
aguarico
agusan
ah
aha

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Spanish words 'agua' (water) and 'rico' (rich), a name bestowed by early Spanish explorers referring to the gold dust historically washed from the river's sands.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aguarico. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aguarico
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