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Definition of popocatepetl
popocatepetl
/ˌpoʊpoʊkəˈtɛpətəl/
Po · po · ca · te · petl
popocatepetl Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American An active stratovolcano located in central Mexico, situated just southeast of Mexico City. It is the second-highest peak in Mexico and carries significant historical and mythological importance in Mesoamerican culture.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Popocatepetl. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/popocatepetl