mamore
mamore Lexical Profile
• noun
A large river in South America that flows northward through Bolivia and along the border of Brazil, uniting with the Beni River to form the Madeira River in the Amazon basin.
"The expedition navigated the murky waters of the Mamoré as they documented the diverse wildlife of the Bolivian Amazon."
Scottish A group of mountains in the Scottish Highlands located between Glen Nevis and Loch Leven, renowned among hikers for their steep and challenging ridges.
"Experienced climbers often tackle the Ring of Steall, a classic ridge walk traversing several peaks in the Mamore range."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The river name 'Mamoré' derives from indigenous Amazonian languages. The Scottish mountain range 'Mamore' (Na Màm-mòire) derives from Scottish Gaelic 'màm' (large round hill) and 'mòr' (great or big).
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