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Paraguay

PA-ruhg-weye

Paraguay (name) means a landlocked country in South America, whose capital is Asunción. Example: “Paraguay shares borders with Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia.”

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A landlocked country in South America, whose capital is Asunción.

"Paraguay shares borders with Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia."

How to use Paraguay

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In plain EnglishA South American country named after the river running through it.

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_____ shares borders with Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia.

Etymology

From Guarani Paraguai, thought to combine paragua ("feather crown") with i ("river").

Rhymes for Paraguay

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Paraguay” mean?

The word “Paraguay” means a landlocked country in South America, whose capital is Asunción. In plain terms, a South American country named after the river running through it.

How do you pronounce “Paraguay”?

“Paraguay” is pronounced PA-ruhg-weye (/ˈpæɹəɡwaɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Paraguay” in a sentence?

Here is “Paraguay” used in a sentence: “Paraguay shares borders with Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia.”

What part of speech is “Paraguay”?

“Paraguay” is a name.

Is “Paraguay” a common word?

“Paraguay” is an uncommon word in modern English.