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Peru
puh-ROO
Peru (name) means a country in western South America, home to the ancient Inca civilization. Example: “They hiked to Machu Picchu on their trip to Peru.”
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A country in western South America, home to the ancient Inca civilization.
"They hiked to Machu Picchu on their trip to Peru."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Perú, possibly from the personal name Birú, or from the Quechua pelu (“river”).
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What does “Peru” mean?
The word “Peru” means a country in western South America, home to the ancient Inca civilization.
How do you pronounce “Peru”?
“Peru” is pronounced puh-ROO (/pəˈɹu/ in IPA).
How do you use “Peru” in a sentence?
Here is “Peru” used in a sentence: “They hiked to Machu Picchu on their trip to Peru.”
What part of speech is “Peru”?
“Peru” is a name.
Is “Peru” a common word?
“Peru” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What continent is Peru on?
Peru is on the continent of South America, in the western part of the continent along the Pacific coast. It is home to the ancient Inca civilization.
What is Peru known for?
Peru is widely known as the home of the ancient Inca civilization, whose most famous site is the mountain citadel of Machu Picchu. It is a country in western South America.
What was the Inca civilization in Peru?
The Inca civilization was an ancient culture and empire centered in what is now Peru, in western South America. Peru is commonly identified as the historic heartland of the Inca.
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