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Definition of incapillo

incapillo

/ˌɪŋkəˈpiːjoʊ/
in · ca · pil · lo

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incapillo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A high-altitude Pleistocene caldera and volcanic center located in the Andes of La Rioja Province, Argentina, notable for its ignimbrite deposits and extreme elevation.

Example

"Geologists study the rock formations of Incapillo to better understand the volcanic history and tectonic evolution of the central Andes."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Quechua 'Inca' and 'pillu' (crown), translating to 'Crown of the Inca', reflecting its high-altitude, dominating structure in the Andes.

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