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Definition of napo

napo

/ˈnɑːpoʊ/
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napo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in South America that rises in the Andean highlands of Ecuador and flows eastward to join the Amazon River in Peru.

2

A province located in the Amazon basin of eastern Ecuador, renowned for its extensive rainforests, biological stations, and high biodiversity.

Example

"She volunteered at a biological research station deep within the tropical forests of Napo."

• Rhymes for napo

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the indigenous Quichua (Kichwa) language of the Andes and Amazon regions, originally serving as the name for both the local indigenous groups and the prominent river.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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