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Definition of gocta

gocta

/ˈɡoʊk.tə/
goc · ta
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gocta Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A towering, two-tiered perennial waterfall located in the Amazonas region of northern Peru, recognized internationally as one of the tallest free-leaping waterfalls in the world.

Example

"Many visitors hire guides in the nearby village of Cocachimba to trek through the dense cloud forest and witness the spectacular sheer drop of Gocta."

• Nearby Words

gobo
goby
gochujang
gocta
godafoss
godavari
godwit

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the local indigenous name used by residents in the Chachapoyas province of northern Peru, brought to wider global attention in 2005.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gocta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gocta
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