Iguazu
/ˌiːɡwəˈzuː/noun
A river and waterfall system on the border of Argentina and Brazil, famous for its immense waterfalls.
Did you know?The name comes from Guarani, whose speakers described the falls centuries before they became a major global landmark or tourist destination.
Etymological Timeline
Pre-Colonial Period
Guarani
y
“Water or river”
Pre-Colonial Period
Guarani
guasu
“Large or great”
Pre-Colonial Period
Guarani
y guasu
“Great water”
16th–17th Century
Spanish
Iguazú
“A Spanish rendering of the Guarani place-name”
Modern English
English
Iguazu
“The river and waterfall system known for its vast cascade network”