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Definition of basaseachic
basaseachic
/ˌbɑː.sɑː.seɪˈɑː.tʃɪk/
ba · sa · se · a · chic
basaseachic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A prominent waterfall located in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, within the Barranca de Candameña (Copper Canyon region), recognized as one of the highest single-drop waterfalls in North America.
Example
"Standing at the viewpoint, the tourists were awestruck by the sheer plunge of Basaseachic as it cascaded into the deep canyon below."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Rarámuri (Tarahumara) language of northern Mexico, traditionally denoting the name of the local canyon and waterfall.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Basaseachic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/basaseachic