Nicaragua

/ˌnɪkəˈrɑɡwə/ noun

Definition

a country in Central America

Etymology

from Nicarao, name of indigenous chief + agua 'water'

Kelly Says

Nicaragua means 'Nicarao's water' - named after a chief who ruled near the lakes!

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