Definition

Proper noun: * The Orinoco River: A major river in northern South America, approximately 1,500 miles (2,410 kilometers) long, which flows into the South Atlantic Ocean.

Usage

• The word "Orinoco" is a proper noun and is always capitalized. It is used to name this specific geographical feature.
• It is commonly used with the word "River" to form the compound noun "Orinoco River," which is the standard name in English.
• Example:

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Explorers have been fascinated by the Orinoco for centuries.
  • Venezuela and Colombia share the Orinoco River as a natural border.
  • The delta of the Orinoco is a vast and intricate network of waterways.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the region, ecosystem, or basin associated with the river.
  • Example: The flora and fauna of the Orinoco are unique.

Variants and Related Words

• Orinoco Basin (compound noun): The large drainage basin of the Orinoco River.
• Orinoco Delta (compound noun): The delta region where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun, as it is a unique name. In descriptive contexts, it could be referred to as:
  • A major South American river
  • The great river of Venezuela

Related Phrases

• The Orinoco flows...: A standard phrase used to describe the river's course.
  • Example: The Orinoco flows from the Guiana Highlands to the Atlantic.

Noun

1. a South American river 1,500 miles long; flows into the South Atlantic