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Definition of cotopaxi
cotopaxi
/ˌkoʊtoʊˈpæksi/
co · to · pax · i
cotopaxi Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A prominent, highly active stratovolcano located in the Andes Mountains of central Ecuador, renowned for its nearly perfectly symmetrical, glacier-capped cone and its status as one of the world's highest active volcanoes.
Example
"During our expedition to the Ecuadorian Andes, we attempted a challenging ascent to the icy summit of Cotopaxi."
• Rhymes for cotopaxi
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from indigenous Andean languages. It is widely believed to originate from local Quechua or Aymara roots, often translated poetically as 'neck of the moon'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cotopaxi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cotopaxi