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Definition of iguazu

iguazu

/ˌiːɡwɑːˈzuː/
I · gua · zu

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iguazu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A massive waterfall system located on the Iguazu River on the border between the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná, recognized as the largest waterfall system in the world.

Example

"Millions of tourists travel to South America each year to witness the breathtaking power of Iguazu."


2

A major river in South America that flows through Brazil and forms part of the border with Argentina before plunging over its famous namesake falls and emptying into the Paraná River.

Example

"The boat navigated the calmer stretches of the Iguazu before the current began to rapidly accelerate toward the canyon."

• Rhymes for iguazu

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Guarani words 'y' meaning 'water' and 'ûasú' meaning 'big'.

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