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Definition of uberaba

uberaba

/ˌuːbəˈrɑːbə/
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uberaba Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in the state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, renowned as a national center for zebu cattle breeding and for its significant paleontological sites.

Example

"Paleontologists frequently travel to Uberaba to study the rich deposits of dinosaur fossils found in the surrounding region."

• Rhymes for uberaba

• Nearby Words

ubangi
ube
ubeda
uberaba
uberlândia
ucayali
uddevalla

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old Tupi language word 'y-beraba', meaning 'shining water' or 'bright water', from 'y' (water) and 'berab' (bright/shining).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uberaba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uberaba
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