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Definition of peru

peru

/pəˈruː/
pe · ru
Adjective:Peruvian
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peru Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country in western South America, situated along the Pacific coast and bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile, renowned for its Andean mountain peaks, Amazonian rainforest, and ancient Inca civilization.

Example

"During our South American tour, we spent two weeks in Peru to hike the Inca Trail and explore the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu."

• Rhymes for peru

• Nearby Words

persimmon
perspex
perth
peru
peruvian daffodil
peruvian lily
peshawar

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'Birú', the name of a local 16th-century ruler near the Bay of San Miguel in Panama. Spanish explorers later applied the name southward to the entire Inca Empire and the modern-day region.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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