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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA South American country named after the river running through it.
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Etymology
From Guarani Paraguai, thought to combine paragua ("feather crown") with i ("river").
Rhymes for Paraguay
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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.
