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Definition of huascaran

huascaran

/ˌwɑːskəˈrɑːn/
Huas · ca · ran
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huascaran Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A prominent mountain located in the Cordillera Blanca range of the Andes in Peru, recognized as the highest peak in the country and the fourth-highest in South America.

2

A Peruvian national park encompassing the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site to protect its high-altitude ecosystems.

Example

"Huascaran National Park provides a vital habitat for the endangered spectacled bear and the Andean condor."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often written with an acute accent on the final letter (Huascarán) reflecting its standard Spanish orthography.

• Rhymes for huascaran

• Nearby Words

huamantlan rattlesnake
huang he
huangguoshu
huascaran
huasco
hub
hubbard squash

Word Origin & Etymology

From Quechua 'Waskaran'. It is widely believed to be named after Huáscar, a 16th-century Inca emperor, though it may also derive from Quechua 'waska' (rope) and 'ran' (rocky or stony).

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