Peru
The origin and history of Peru.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Perú, possibly from the personal name Birú, or from the Quechua pelu (“river”).
The origin and history of Peru.
Borrowed from Spanish Perú, possibly from the personal name Birú, or from the Quechua pelu (“river”).
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