peru
noun
Simple meaning
A republic in western South America.
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pɚˈu
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noun
A republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
Places in the United States
A barangay of Lasam, Cagayan, Philippines.
A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Peru. Capital and largest city: Lima.
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- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Common garden plant of North America having fragrant red or purple or yellow or white flowers that open in late afternoon.
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A native or inhabitant of Peru.
Monetary unit in Peru.
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