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Definition of orizaba
orizaba
/ˌɔːrɪˈzɑːbə/
O · ri · za · ba
orizaba Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
North American A dormant stratovolcano in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, formally known as Pico de Orizaba. It is the highest mountain in Mexico and the third-highest peak in North America.
2
North American A prominent city and municipality located in the mountains of the Mexican state of Veracruz, known for its rich colonial history and proximity to the famous volcano of the same name.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Orizaba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/orizaba