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Definition of iguazu falls
iguazu falls
iguazu falls Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A vast and renowned waterfall system on the Iguazu River, located on the border between the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná, representing one of the largest and most spectacular waterfall complexes in the world.
Example
"Millions of tourists travel to South America each year to witness the awe-inspiring power of Iguazu Falls as it cascades into the Devil's Throat."
Word Origin & Etymology
The name 'Iguazu' comes from the Guarani or Tupi words 'y' (meaning 'water') and 'ûasú' (meaning 'big'). It was first recorded by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iguazu falls. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iguazu falls