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Definition of tinkisso
tinkisso
/tɪŋˈkiːsoʊ/
Tin · kis · so
tinkisso Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A river in Guinea, West Africa, that originates in the Fouta Djallon highlands and flows northeast to become a major tributary of the Niger River.
Example
"The Tinkisso River experiences significant seasonal flooding, providing vital water resources for agricultural communities in Guinea."
• Rhymes for tinkisso
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local West African languages (likely Maninka), referring to the notable river in Guinea.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tinkisso. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tinkisso