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Definition of tequendama

tequendama

/ˌtɛkənˈdɑːmə/
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tequendama Lexical Profile

• 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

• Nearby Words

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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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tequendama
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