Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Peru
Peru, proper n. [uncertain origin; possibly < Sp. BirĂº or PerĂº River < Guarani biru or piru, water, river; or, possibly from a chief named Piru who fought against the Spanish conquerors.]
- South American nation; former Inca empire in the Andes; producer of colorful intricately-woven textiles; [fig.] riches; power; royalty.
- Colony; territory; holding; domain; realm; valuable land; [fig.] life.
- Exotic place; [personification] valuable friend; treasured human companion.
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