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Definition of japura

japura

/ˌʒɑːpʊˈrɑː/
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japura Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in northern South America, rising in the Andes of southwestern Colombia (where it is known as the Caquetá) and flowing eastward into Brazil to empty into the Amazon River.

2

A municipality in the state of Amazonas in northwestern Brazil, situated along the river of the same name.

Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the river, the name 'Japurá' is primarily used for the Brazilian stretch, whereas the same river is known as the 'Caquetá' in Colombia.

• Rhymes for japura

• Nearby Words

japanese maple
japanese rat snake
japanese yew
japura
jar
jararaca
jararacussu

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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