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Definition of ucayali

ucayali

/ˌuːkəˈjɑːli/
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ucayali Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An inland administrative department and region in eastern Peru, located primarily within the Amazon rainforest and known for its rich biodiversity.

Example

"Pucallpa, a major port city in the Amazon basin, serves as the capital of the Ucayali region."

2

A major river in Peru that rises in the Andes mountains and flows north to join the Marañón River, forming the main headstream of the Amazon River.

• Rhymes for ucayali

• Nearby Words

uberlândia
ubiquitous
ubiquitously
ucayali
udder
uddevalla
udine

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from indigenous South American languages, likely from Quechua 'Ukayali' or early Panoan terminology, originally naming the major river that forms the main headstream of the Amazon.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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