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Definition of motagua

motagua

/moʊˈtɑːɡwə/
Mo · ta · gua
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motagua Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in Guatemala that flows eastward from the central highlands into the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea), known as the country's longest river.

2

A major active left-lateral transform fault in Central America that runs along the river valley of the same name, marking the tectonic boundary between the North American and Caribbean plates.

Example

"Geologists heavily study the Motagua fault zone due to its long history of generating significant seismic activity."

• Rhymes for motagua

• Nearby Words

most
mostly
mosul
motagua
mote
motel
moth

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous Central American origin (often attributed to Mayan roots), serving as the historic and modern name for the largest river basin in Guatemala.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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