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Iguassu

Iguassu

6.8
A large group of waterfalls on the border between Argentina and Brazil
  • proper noun
  • /ɪˈɡwɑsu/
translation icon : Iguazú
  • If you're planning a trip to Argentina, the glaciers really are a must-see—just like the Iguassu Falls at the other end of the country.
  • Iguassu Falls

Examples

  • The breathtaking Iguassu Falls attract millions of visitors each year with its stunning beauty.

  • She described a glacier called the Sea of Glass and the butterflies at Iguassu Falls.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • It's hard to think of a bigger contrast than that between the arid steppes and majestic glaciers around El Calafate, and the hot, humid forests and roaring falls at Iguassu.

    Blog text (12)

  • While visiting Brazil, I made sure to see the iconic Iguassu Falls, which are famous for their enormous size.

  • At Iguassu Falls, the powerful water cascades create a mesmerizing mist that fills the air.

Synonyms

Iguazu
vsIguassu
1 5.9

A very large and beautiful waterfall on the border between Argentina and Brazil

focuses on impressive overall size rather than volume detail
Iguazu Falls
vsIguassu
4.1

A very large waterfall on the border between Argentina and Brazil

is an alternative name with different spelling

Surface Forms

Iguassu main

Etymology

The word Iguassu comes from a Native South American language called Tupi and joins the parts y 'water' and guassu 'big'. So Iguassu literally means 'big water', a clear image for the huge waterfalls on the border of Argentina and Brazil.