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Definition of honduras

honduras

/hɑːnˈdʊr.əs/
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Adjective:Honduran
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honduras Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country located in Central America, bordered by Guatemala to the west, El Salvador to the southwest, and Nicaragua to the southeast, featuring a long northern coastline on the Caribbean Sea and a short southern coastline on the Pacific Ocean.

Example

"The ancient Mayan city of Copán, located in western Honduras, is renowned for its intricately carved stone stelae and hieroglyphic staircase."

• Rhymes for honduras

• Nearby Words

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homs
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honesty
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'honduras', meaning 'depths'. It is traditionally attributed to Christopher Columbus, who allegedly exclaimed 'Gracias a Dios que hemos salido de esas honduras' (Thank God we have departed from those depths) after surviving a severe storm off the northeastern coast.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Honduras. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/honduras
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