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muhabura

/ˌmuː.həˈbʊə.rə/
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muhabura Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An extinct volcano in the Virunga Mountains, located on the border between Rwanda and Uganda.

Example

"We spent the entire day hiking the steep trails of Mount Muhabura, eventually reaching the crater lake at its summit."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively capitalized as Mount Muhabura, referring to the specific East African volcano.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the local Kinyarwanda and Rufumbira word 'Muhabura', meaning 'The Guide'. It was named so because its prominent peak served as a reliable navigational landmark for travelers in the region.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muhabura. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muhabura
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