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Definition of araguaia
araguaia
/ˌɑːrəˈɡwaɪ.ə/
A · ra · guai · a
araguaia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in central Brazil that flows northward for over a thousand miles to join the Tocantins River, forming the natural border between several Brazilian states including Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Tocantins.
Example
"During the dry season, the waters of the Araguaia recede to reveal extensive white sand beaches that attract thousands of campers and ecotourists."
• Rhymes for araguaia
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Tupi language of Brazil, traditionally believed to be a combination of 'ara' (macaw), 'guá' (cove or bay), and 'iá' (water or river), translating roughly to 'river of the macaws'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Araguaia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/araguaia