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tinago

/tiːˈnɑːɡoʊ/
ti · na · go
Plural:Tinagos
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tinago Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A renowned waterfall situated on the Agus River in Iligan City, Mindanao, Philippines, famous for cascading into a deep, hidden ravine.

2

A common name for various barangays (administrative villages or districts) in the Philippines, reflecting the local translation of a hidden place.

Example

"The local government of Tinago organized a community cleanup drive over the weekend."

Word Nuance & Usage

In English texts, 'Tinago' is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to specific Philippine geographical locations, most notably Tinago Falls.

• Rhymes for tinago

• Nearby Words

tin mine
tin mine falls
tina
tinago
tinamou
tinaroo
tinaroo falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Cebuano/Visayan 'tinago' meaning 'hidden', derived from the root 'tago' (to hide) and the infix '-in-'. It is aptly used in place names for geographically secluded areas.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tinago. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tinago
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