itapicuru
itapicuru Lexical Profile
• noun
A river located in eastern Brazil, flowing entirely within the state of Bahia and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
"The agricultural communities in the northeastern part of Bahia rely heavily on the waters of the Itapicuru for irrigation."
A municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil, historically significant for its early colonial settlement and agricultural development.
"Researchers visited Itapicuru to study the colonial architecture and demographic history of the region."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often confused with the similarly named Itapecuru River, which is located further north in the Brazilian state of Maranhão.
• Rhymes for itapicuru
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Tupi language of Brazil, typically combining 'ita' (stone or rock) with terms indicating a rough or gravelly texture, translating roughly to 'river of rough stones' or 'gravelly river'.