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Definition of chimborazo

chimborazo

/ˌtʃɪmbəˈrɑːzoʊ/
chim · bo · ra · zo
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chimborazo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An inactive stratovolcano in the Andes mountain range of central Ecuador, renowned as the highest peak in the country and the farthest point on the Earth's surface from the Earth's center due to the equatorial bulge.

2

A province in the central Andean highlands of Ecuador, known for its indigenous culture and named after the prominent volcano located within its territory.

Example

"The train ride down the Devil's Nose is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the province of Chimborazo."

• Rhymes for chimborazo

• Nearby Words

chillax
chilnualna
chilomastix
chimborazo
chimichanga
chimichurri
chimney

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous Andean languages, likely a combination of the Quechua/Kichwa words 'chimba' (on the other side) and 'razo' (snow or ice), literally meaning 'the snow on the other side'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chimborazo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chimborazo
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