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

1. the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally