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Definition of tupungato

tupungato

/ˌtuːpʊŋˈɡɑːtoʊ/
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tupungato Lexical Profile

• noun

1

South American A department and prominent wine-producing region in the Mendoza Province of western Argentina, renowned globally for its high-altitude vineyards.

Example

"The sommelier highly recommended a crisp, floral Torrontés sourced from a prestigious vineyard in Tupungato."

2

South American A massive stratovolcano in the Andes mountain range, located on the border between the Mendoza Province of Argentina and the Santiago Metropolitan Region of Chile, standing as one of the highest peaks in the Americas.

• Rhymes for tupungato

• Nearby Words

tupaia
tupelo
tuppence
tupungato
tuque
tura
turaco

Word Origin & Etymology

The name is of indigenous origin, likely deriving from the Huarpe or Quechua languages. While its exact translation is debated, proposed meanings include 'star observatory', 'dark mountain', or 'roof of the stars'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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