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Purus River

Purus River

6.1
A large river in Brazil that flows into the Amazon River
  • proper noun
: río Purus
  • The Purus River, stretching for 2960 kilometers, is one of the major tributaries of the Amazon.

Examples

  • The Purus River flows through dense rainforest and is known for its winding course.

  • The Purus River flows through the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

  • Communities along the Purus River depend on it for fishing and transportation.

  • During the rainy season, parts of the Purus River become difficult to navigate due to flooding.

  • Have you ever visited the Purus River in Brazil?

  • The Purus River is a vital waterway for communities in Brazil, providing resources for fishing and transport.

  • Wildlife flourishes along the banks of the Purus River, which winds through the Amazon rainforest.

Synonyms

Purus
vsPurus River
8.6

A long river in western Brazil that joins the Amazon

is the same river but uses the word river in the official name

Surface Forms

Purus River main

Morphology

Purus + river

This is a straightforward place-name construction: the proper name 'Purus' combined with the noun 'river' yields the river called Purus. A B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer it denotes the river named Purus, following common cross‑linguistic naming patterns.

Etymology

Purus River may come from a native word meaning 'slow' or 'winding', a clear image because the river curves gently like a long, sleeping snake through the rainforest. That's why the name fits this long branch of the Amazon River that people rely on for fishing and travel.