angel falls
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Definition
Proper noun A specific, very tall waterfall located in Venezuela. It is known as the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, with water dropping from a flat-topped mountain (tepui). The flow of water changes depending on the time of year.
Usage
This term is used as the official name of a specific geographical feature. It is always capitalized.
Examples * Angel Falls is one of Venezuela's most famous natural wonders. * The plane tour offered a breathtaking view of Angel Falls. * Visiting Angel Falls during the rainy season means seeing it at its most powerful.
Advanced Usage
- "the height of Angel Falls": Used when discussing its measurement or comparing it to other waterfalls.
- The height of Angel Falls is approximately 979 meters (3,212 feet).
- "to see/visit Angel Falls": The standard phrasing for traveling to this location.
- It is a dream of many adventurers to visit Angel Falls.
Variants and Related Words
- Salto Ángel: The Spanish name for Angel Falls.
- Kerepakupai Merú: The indigenous Pemon name for the waterfall.
- Waterfall (noun): The general category of natural feature to which Angel Falls belongs.
- Tepui (noun): The type of flat-topped mountain from which Angel Falls descends.
Synonyms
- Kerepakupai Merú (Indigenous name synonym)
- Salto Ángel (Spanish name synonym)
Note: There are no direct common noun synonyms for this unique proper noun. It refers to one specific place.
Noun
- the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally