guaira
Definition
Noun: 1. A great waterfall on the border between Brazil and Paraguay: A proper noun referring to a specific, large waterfall (also known as Salto del Guairá or Sete Quedas) that historically existed on the Paraná River. It was one of the largest waterfalls in the world by volume before being submerged by the reservoir of the Itaipu Dam in 1982.
Usage
- Guaira is used as a proper noun to name this specific geographical feature. It is typically capitalized.
- It is often used in historical or geographical contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- The Guaira Falls were a magnificent natural wonder.
- Before the dam's construction, the roar of the Guaira could be heard for miles.
- Many lamented the loss of the Guaira after it was flooded.
Advanced Usage
- The term is sometimes used metonymically to refer to the region surrounding the former falls.
- The Guaira region was significantly altered by the dam project.
Variants and Related Words
- Sete Quedas: The Portuguese name for the falls, meaning "Seven Falls".
- Salto del Guairá: The Spanish name for the falls.
- Itaipu Dam: The hydroelectric dam whose reservoir submerged the Guaira Falls.
Synonyms
- Waterfall
- Cataract (for a large, powerful waterfall)
- Falls
Notes on Meaning
- This word has a single, specific geographical/historical meaning. It does not have general or idiomatic uses.
- Its primary definition is as a proper noun for a specific place, not a common noun for any waterfall.
Noun
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a great waterfall on the border between Brazil and Paraguay
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