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Definition of elqui
elqui
/ˈɛlki/
el · qui
elqui Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A prominent valley in the Coquimbo Region of northern Chile, renowned for its exceptionally clear skies, major international astronomical observatories, and agricultural production, particularly vineyards used for making pisco.
Example
"Many stargazers travel to the Elqui Valley because its atmospheric conditions are among the best in the world for optical astronomy."
2
A river in northern Chile that flows westward from the Andes mountains through the Coquimbo Region before emptying into the Pacific Ocean near La Serena.
• Rhymes for elqui
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous languages of the Coquimbo Region in Chile, historically associated with the Diaguita culture that inhabited the area.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elqui. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elqui