purus

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purus

A large riverboat travels down the Purus River.

Definition

Proper noun A major river in South America, specifically a significant tributary of the Amazon River. It flows through Peru and Brazil.

Usage

The word "Purus" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to name this specific geographical feature. * The Purus River is known for its highly meandering course. * Several indigenous communities live along the banks of the Purus. * The Purus meets the Amazon River in western Brazil.

Advanced Usage
  • Purus Basin: Refers to the entire drainage area of the Purus River.
    • The biodiversity of the Purus Basin is exceptionally high.
Variants and Related Words
  • Purus River: The full, most common form of the name.
Synonyms
  • Tributary (in this context, a river that flows into a larger river).
    • The Purus is a major tributary of the Amazon.
purus

A large riverboat travels down the Purus River.

Noun
  1. a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River

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