Uruguay

/ˈjʊrəˌɡwaɪ/ proper noun

Definition

A country in South America, located between Brazil and Argentina, with a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Montevideo.

Etymology

From the name of the Uruguay River, likely from a Guaraní phrase often interpreted as 'river of painted birds' or 'river of shellfish'. The exact original meaning is debated among linguists.

Kelly Says

Uruguay is one of the smallest countries in South America but ranks very high in democracy and social rights. Its name may poetically mean 'river of painted birds', hinting at how indigenous people saw the landscape.

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