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Definition of rimac

rimac

/ˈriː.mæk/
ri · mac
Plural:Rimacs
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rimac Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in western Peru that originates in the Andes mountains and flows westward through the capital city of Lima into the Pacific Ocean.

2

A Croatian automotive manufacturing company renowned for designing and producing high-performance electric hypercars and advanced battery technology.

Example

"The new hypercar designed by Rimac broke multiple international speed records for electric production vehicles."

Word Nuance & Usage

Capitalized as 'Rímac' when referring to the Peruvian river or district, and 'Rimac' when referring to the Croatian electric vehicle manufacturer.

• Rhymes for rimac

• Nearby Words

right whale
righteye flounder
rigidia
rimac
ring
ring-necked pheasant
ring-necked snake

Word Origin & Etymology

For the Peruvian locations, the name derives from the Quechua word 'rimaq', meaning 'talker' or 'speaker,' reflecting the loud, rushing noise of the river's waters. For the Croatian automotive company, it is derived from the surname of its founder, Mate Rimac.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rimac. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rimac
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