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Definition of maranon

maranon

/ˌmɑːrɑːˈnjoʊn/
ma · ra · non
Plural:maranons
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maranon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in Peru that serves as the principal or mainstem source of the Amazon River, flowing northward through the Andes and then eastward to join the Ucayali River.

2

The cashew tree or its fruit (the cashew apple and the attached nut), specifically referred to by this name in Central and South American contexts.

Example

"Local farmers harvested the maranon, carefully separating the toxic shell of the nut from the fleshy, sweet-tart pedicel."

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• Rhymes for maranon

• Nearby Words

maraca
maracaibo
marang
maranon
maranta
maraschino
marathon

Word Origin & Etymology

From Spanish 'Marañón'. The river's name is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an indigenous language or from the Spanish word 'maraña' (meaning 'tangle' or 'thicket'), referring to the dense surrounding jungle.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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