cotacachi

Thân thiện

A hiker stands on a ridge looking at the distant, snow-capped Cotacachi volcano.

Definition

Noun: * An Andean volcano in northern Ecuador; last erupted in 1955: A proper noun referring to a specific stratovolcano located in the Imbabura province of Ecuador. It is part of the Andes mountain range.

Usage

• The word Cotacachi is used exclusively as a proper noun to name this geographical feature. It is typically capitalized.
• It can be used in geographical, geological, or travel-related contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Cotacachi is part of a complex that includes the dormant Cuicocha crater lake.
  • The town of Cotacachi is named after the volcano.
  • Climbers often attempt to summit Cotacachi.

Advanced Usage

• "Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve": The volcano is located within a large protected area of the same name, which is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.
  • The Cotacachi-Cayapas Reserve is home to many endemic species.

Variants and Related Words

• Cotacachi Volcano: The full name, often used for clarity.
• Volcán Cotacachi: The Spanish name for the volcano.

Synonyms

• Stratovolcano: This is the type of volcano Cotacachi is, but it is not a synonym for its specific name.
• Peak, Mountain: General terms for elevated landforms.

Notes

• Cotacachi is a specific place name and does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it.
• The last confirmed eruption occurred in 1955, not 1995 as noted in some references.

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Noun

1. an Andean volcano in northern Ecuador; last erupted in 1955

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