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Definition of tequendama
tequendama
/ˌtɛkənˈdɑːmə/
Te · quen · da · ma
tequendama Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major waterfall on the Bogotá River in central Colombia, South America, notable for its dramatic 132-meter drop and its deep cultural significance in indigenous Muisca mythology.
2
An important archaeological site and complex of rock shelters in Colombia, located near the waterfall of the same name, containing some of the region's earliest evidence of human habitation.
Example
"Excavations at the Tequendama rock shelters provided researchers with vital insights into the hunter-gatherer societies of prehistoric South America."
• Rhymes for tequendama
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Chibcha (Muisca) language of pre-Columbian Colombia, traditionally interpreted to mean 'he who precipitates downward,' referencing the dramatic waterfall.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tequendama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tequendama