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Definition of javary

javary

/ˌʒɑː.vəˈriː/
Ja · va · ry
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javary Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A 1,180-kilometer tributary of the Amazon River in South America that forms a major portion of the international boundary between Brazil and Peru.

Example

"Historical treaties regarding the Amazon basin frequently reference the course of the Javary to delineate the boundary separating Brazilian and Peruvian territories."

• Rhymes for javary

• Nearby Words

javan rhinoceros
javan spitting cobra
javari
javary
javelin
javelin sand boa
javelina

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous Amazonian languages, adapted into Portuguese as 'Javari' and Spanish as 'Yavarí' during the colonial exploration of the Amazon basin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Javary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/javary
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