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Definition of maullin
maullin
/maʊˈliːn/
maul · lin
maullin Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A city and commune in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile, situated near the Pacific coast at the mouth of the Maullín River.
Example
"The coastal town of Maullin is renowned for its rich estuarine biodiversity and traditional fishing communities."
2
A river in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile that drains Llanquihue Lake and flows westward to empty into the Pacific Ocean.
Example
"Kayakers and conservationists often explore the Maullin River to observe the diverse bird species nesting along its extensive wetlands."
• Rhymes for maullin
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Mapudungun, the language of the indigenous Mapuche people in Chile, likely originating from 'mawün', meaning 'rain', or a related expression describing the local wetlands and hydrology.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maullin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maullin