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Definition of courantyne

courantyne

/ˌkʊərənˈtiːn/
cou · ran · tyne
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courantyne Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in northern South America that originates in the Acarai Mountains and flows northward into the Atlantic Ocean, forming the international border between Guyana and Suriname.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'Corentyne' in English or 'Corantijn' in Dutch, this proper noun is almost exclusively used to refer to the river forming the border between Guyana and Suriname.

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• Nearby Words

courageous
courageously
courageousness
courantyne
courgette
courier
course

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Courantyne. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/courantyne
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