Iguazu
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- proper noun
- /ɪɡwɑˈzu/
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Iguazú
- Iguazu Falls, which stretches across the borders of Argentina and Brazil, is often considered one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world.
- Iguazu Falls
And what's the most incredible location that you've shot at Iguazu Falls in Brazil.
- And what's the most incredible location that you've shot at Iguazu Falls in Brazil.
Examples
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Lastly, the third significant milestone of the year was the signing in November, in Foz de Iguazu, of a bilateral agreement for reciprocal safeguard and control of nuclear installations.
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Visitors to Iguazu Falls are always amazed by its incredible natural beauty and the sound of cascading water.
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And what's the most incredible location that you've shot at Iguazu Falls in Brazil.
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There were other bucket-list classics, such as Iguazu Falls, whose massive scale on the Brazil-Argentina border is highlighted in a gorgeous aerial shot.
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I remember thinking back to planning my trip to Brazil in 2009 and saying I wanted to go to Iguazu, the Amazon, Rio, Sao Paulo, and about six other different places scattered throughout the country.
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When planning a trip to South America, many people include Iguazu on their itinerary for its breathtaking views.
Synonyms
A very large waterfall on the border between Argentina and Brazil
A large group of waterfalls on the border between Argentina and Brazil
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Etymology
Iguazu comes from the Guarani language: y means 'water' and ûasu means 'big'. So Iguazu means 'big water', which is an easy way to remember it is the name of a very large waterfall.