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Definition of yumbilla
yumbilla
/jʊmˈbiːlə/
yum · bil · la
yumbilla Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A towering tiered waterfall located in the dense cloud forests of the Amazonas region in northern Peru, internationally recognized as one of the tallest waterfalls in the world.
Example
"During our trek through the Peruvian jungle, the mist from Yumbilla became visible long before we could see the spectacular five-tiered drop."
• Rhymes for yumbilla
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the local dialect of Quechua spoken in the Amazonas region of Peru, where it traditionally translates to 'heart of love'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yumbilla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yumbilla