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Definition of putumayo

putumayo

/ˌpuːtuːˈmaɪ.oʊ/
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putumayo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A department (administrative division) in southwestern Colombia, located in the Amazonian region and bordered by Ecuador and Peru.

Example

"Mocoa is the capital city of Putumayo, nestled in the lush Colombian Amazon."

2

A major river in South America that flows eastwards from the Andes mountains in Colombia, forming part of the international border with Ecuador and Peru, before emptying into the Amazon River in Brazil.

• Rhymes for putumayo

• Nearby Words

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pussycat
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puzzle
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the indigenous Quechua language, where 'mayu' translates to 'river', likely meaning 'gushing river' or 'vessel river'. It names a major tributary of the Amazon 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 Putumayo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/putumayo
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