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Definition of jequitinhonha

jequitinhonha

/ˌʒɛkɪtɪnˈjoʊnjə/
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jequitinhonha Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A valley region in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, widely recognized for its rich indigenous heritage, distinct regional culture, traditional ceramics, and historically semi-arid climate.

Example

"Artisans from Jequitinhonha are celebrated throughout Brazil for their intricate clay dolls and distinctive hand-painted pottery."

2

A major river in southeastern Brazil that originates in the state of Minas Gerais and flows northeast into the Atlantic Ocean in the state of Bahia.

• Rhymes for jequitinhonha

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Tupi-Guarani indigenous language of Brazil, combining 'jequi' (a traditional woven fish trap) and 'tinhonha' (wide or large), roughly translating to 'river of the large fish traps'.

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