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Definition of epupa

epupa

/ɛˈpuːpə/
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epupa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A prominent series of large waterfalls (typically referred to as Epupa Falls) created by the Cunene River on the border between Angola and the Kunene Region of Namibia.

2

An electoral constituency located in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, recognized for its arid landscapes and traditional Himba communities.

Example

"The regional government dispatched a mobile health clinic to serve the remote communities living in Epupa."

• Rhymes for epupa

• Nearby Words

epoxy
epsilon
epstein
epupa
equal
equality
equalization

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the indigenous Herero language of southwestern Africa, in which 'epupa' translates to 'falling water' or 'foam', originally describing the turbulent rapids of the Cunene River.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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