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Definition of mucuri
mucuri
/muːkʊˈriː/
mu · cu · ri
mucuri Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A river in eastern Brazil that originates in the northeastern part of the state of Minas Gerais and flows eastward, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean in the state of Bahia.
Example
"Ecologists are studying the distinct biodiversity found along the banks of the Mucuri River."
2
A coastal municipality situated in the extreme south of the state of Bahia, Brazil, located near the mouth of the Mucuri River.
Example
"During the summer months, Mucuri attracts visitors seeking relaxing beaches and warm coastal weather."
• Rhymes for mucuri
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Tupi language of Brazil, traditionally believed to refer to a type of native tree or fruit abundant in the region.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mucuri. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mucuri