Definition

Proper noun A specific, dormant stratovolcano in the Andes mountain range, located on the border between Argentina and Chile. It is notable for being one of the world's highest volcanoes.

Usage

"Llullaillaco" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific geographical feature. It is typically used in contexts related to geography, volcanology, archaeology, and South American history.

Examples

• The summit of Llullaillaco is over 6,700 meters above sea level.
• Archaeologists made a significant discovery of Inca artifacts near the peak of Llullaillaco.
• Llullaillaco is considered a sacred mountain in the region.

Advanced Usage

• "Llullaillaco volcano": A more descriptive form, explicitly stating its geological nature.
  • The Llullaillaco volcano has been dormant for centuries.
• "Mount Llullaillaco": An alternative naming convention using "Mount" as a prefix.
  • The first recorded ascent of Mount Llullaillaco was in 1952.

Variants and Related Words

• Llullaillaco mummy / Llullaillaco children: Refers to the exceptionally well-preserved Inca mummies discovered near the summit in 1999, which are now major archaeological finds.
  • The Llullaillaco children are displayed at the Museum of High Altitude Archaeology in Salta, Argentina.

Synonyms

• Peak
• Volcano
• Stratovolcano
• Mountain

Note: These are general synonyms for the *type of feature Llullaillaco is, not synonyms for the proper name itself.*

Noun

1. a mountain in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile (22,057 feet high)