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Parnahiba

Parnahiba

9.9
A river in northeast Brazil that flows north to the Atlantic Ocean
  • proper noun
: Parnaíba
  • The Parnahiba River supports a wide range of wildlife in northeastern Brazil.

Examples

  • Many towns along the Parnahiba rely on fishing and transportation for their livelihoods.

  • During the rainy season, the Parnahiba often floods its banks and enriches the surrounding land.

  • The Parnahiba river is known for its stunning scenery.

  • Can you believe how long the Parnahiba is?

  • During the rainy season, the Parnahiba often floods its banks and enriches the surrounding land.

  • Many towns along the Parnahiba rely on fishing and transportation for their livelihoods.

  • The Parnahiba River supports a wide range of wildlife in northeastern Brazil.

Synonyms

Parnaiba
vsParnahiba
8.9

A river in the northeast of Brazil that flows north to the Atlantic Ocean

is the same name but spelled with an h inserted

Surface Forms

Parnahiba main

Etymology

Parnahiba comes from a native Brazilian language and likely joins paraná (a common native word for 'river') with -iba, a part that points to the water or the river banks. So the name itself helps you remember that Parnahiba is a river that shapes and feeds the land.