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Definition of tacutu

tacutu

/təˈkuːtuː/
Ta · cu · tu
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tacutu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A river in northern South America that forms part of the international boundary between Guyana and Brazil before merging with the Uraricoera River to form the Branco River.

Example

"The Tacutu River Bridge was constructed to connect the Brazilian municipality of Bonfim with the town of Lethem in Guyana."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

The spelling 'Tacutu' is primarily used in Brazilian Portuguese contexts, whereas 'Takutu' is the standard spelling used in English-speaking Guyana.

• Rhymes for tacutu

• Nearby Words

tackle
taco
tacoma
tacutu
tadpole
tadpole fish
taedong

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous languages of the Guiana Shield, functioning as the geographic designation for the river.

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