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Definition of vilanculos

vilanculos

/ˌvɪl.ænˈkuː.ləs/
vi · lan · cu · los
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vilanculos Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A coastal town in the Inhambane Province of Mozambique, located on the Indian Ocean and renowned as the primary gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago.

Word Nuance & Usage

Although the town was officially renamed 'Vilankulo' at independence, the spelling 'Vilanculos' remains heavily used in international tourism and historical contexts.

• Rhymes for vilanculos

• Nearby Words

vijayawada
vila
vila nova de gaia
vilanculos
villa
villach
village

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vilanculos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vilanculos
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