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Definition of caura

caura

/ˈkaʊ.rə/
Cau · ra
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caura Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in southern Venezuela that flows northward through the Guiana Shield to join the Orinoco River, known for its extensive, highly biodiverse rainforest basin.

2

Caribbean A prominent valley situated in the Northern Range of Trinidad and Tobago, noted for its historical agricultural settlements and as a popular site for recreation.

Example

"Many local families drive up to the Caura on weekends for traditional river lime gatherings and outdoor cooking."

• Rhymes for caura

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous Cariban or Arawakan languages of northern South America and the Caribbean, functioning as a toponym for waterways and settlements.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caura. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caura
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