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River in Ancash region, Peru
The Casma River, which upstream is called Río Grande, is a river that crosses northern Casma province in the Ancash Region of Peru. It originates in the
Casma_River
Town in Ancash, Peru
Casma is a city in the coastal desert of Peru, located 330 kilometers (205 mi) northwest of Lima. It is the capital of the province of Casma and the third
Casma
Archaeological sites in Ancash, Peru
concentration of pre-historic ruins in the valleys of the Casma River and its tributary the Sechin River and along the nearby coast of the Pacific Ocean. The
Casma–Sechin_culture
Seasonal river in Ancash, Peru
known as Loco River. It rises at an altitude of 4,385 m (14,386 ft) in the Cordillera Negra and it ends by flowing into the Casma River about 10 km (6
Sechín_River
Early period of human occupation in the Andean area of South America
archaeological sites are located in the valleys of the Casma River and its tributary the Sechin River. The largest among them is Sechin Alto; the other big
Andean_preceramic
Mountain range in the Andes of Peru
range is bordered by the Patiwillka River at 10° 30'. In the central part of the range near Huaráz, Casma River breaks through the ridge of the range
Cordillera_Negra
Chao River Santa River Lacramarca River Nepeña River Casma River Sechín River Grande River Culebras River Huarmey River Fortaleza River Pativilca River Supe
List_of_rivers_of_Peru
Archaeological site in Peru
and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of the Casma river valley, noted for the extensive ruins of the Casma–Sechin culture. For most of its history Las
Las_Haldas
Department in western Peru
Huarmey, Culebras, Casma, Sechín, Nepeña, Lacramarca and Santa. Of these rivers, the only one with water year-round is the Santa River. Its sources are
Department_of_Ancash
Archaeological site in Peru
located in close proximity to each other in the valleys of the Casma and Sechin Rivers. In 2008, a German and Peruvian archaeological team, headed by
Sechin_Bajo
Archaeological site in Peru
period (2000-1500 BC). It is located in the Casma Province, the Ancash Region, on the left bank of the Sechín River, east of the town of the same name. Other
Sechin_Alto
settlement of Las Haldas, at Huarmey, as well as at some other sites in the Casma River region, and in Lima area. Chavín potters (900–200 BC) on the Peruvian
Ceramics of Indigenous peoples of the Americas
Ceramics_of_Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas
Archaeological site in Peru
of the Casma/Sechin culture in the Casma and Sechin River valleys. The others are Cerro Sechin, Sechin Alto, and Sechin Bajo. The Sechin River is a tributary
Mojeque
Village in Ancash, Peru
of the Casma River basin, being located in the upper part of the Quebrada Victoria sub-basin; very close to the watershed with the Culebras river basin
Pampas_Grande
Peruvian teacher, archaeologist and researcher
alto río Sechin Casma [Study of the Complex Societies of the Archaeological Site of Cahuacucho in the Upper Valley of the Sechin Casma River Basin] (Thesis)
Mercedes_Cárdenas_Martin
(Rio Caplina) Caravelí River, 16°03′40″S 73°16′25″W / 16.061208°S 73.273474°W / -16.061208; -73.273474 (Rio Caravelí) Casma River, 9°26′58″S 78°22′57″W
List of rivers of the Americas by coastline
List_of_rivers_of_the_Americas_by_coastline
Topics referred to by the same term
Province Casma River, river that crosses Casma Province in the Ancash Region of Peru Casma Valley, coastal valley north of Lima, Peru CASMA, Computerized
Casma_(disambiguation)
River in Afghanistan and Pakistan
measures 700 kilometres or 435 miles long, rises in the Sanglākh Range at Sar Čašma, located at an elevation of 14,000 feet above sea level in the Kōh-e Bābā
Kabul_River
Earthquake and resulting avalanche in Peru
and La Libertad. The epicenter was located 35 km (22 mi) off the coast of Casma and Chimbote in the Pacific Ocean, where the Nazca plate is being subducted
1970_Ancash_earthquake
which were important both for food and for medicines. In the Mississippi River valley, Europeans noted that Native Americans managed groves of nut and
Indigenous peoples of the Americas
Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas
Pre-Columbian era society in coastal Peru
north of Lima, roughly bounded by the Lurín Valley on the south and the Casma Valley on the north. It comprises four coastal valleys: the Huaura, Supe
Caral–Supe_civilization
Neighborhood in Tehran province, Iran
original on 2010-04-10. Retrieved 2022-02-04. Alizadeh, Abbas (1990). "Čašma(-ye) ʿAlī". In Yarshater, Ehsan (ed.). Encyclopædia Iranica. Vol. V/1: Carpets
Ray,_Iran
1836–39 war between Chile and Argentina and Peru-Bolivia
President of Peru. On January 12, 1839, both fleets met in a naval battle at Casma, where the French corsairs fighting on the Confederate side were defeated
War_of_the_Confederation
1941 South American border conflict
attacked and ignited. On July 28, Peruvian submarines BAP Islay (R-1) and BAP Casma (R-2) carried out a reconnaissance mission at the mouth of the Jambelí Strait
Ecuadorian–Peruvian_War
City in Huánuco, Peru
the Marginal Highway that follows the river to the north and arrives at Tarapoto. A main road that comes from Casma port, on the coast of Ancash department
Tingo_María
Chilean navy ship
Casma was an auxiliary ship of the Chilean Navy. Casma was bought in Buenos Aires by the Chilean Government of Jose Manuel Balmaceda during the 1891 Chilean
Chilean_transporter_Casma
Unincorporated community in North Carolina, US
defined by the United States Census Bureau. Duncan was formerly known as Casma at least into the 1930s. As the rail road activity expanded along the Duncan
Duncan,_North_Carolina
Archaeological site in Peru
Cerro Sechín (also Sechín de las Estelas) is an archaeological site in the Casma Province of the Ancash Region in northern Peru. Dating to 1600 BC, the site
Cerro_Sechín
Indigenous people in Colombia
whose ancestral territory comprises the valleys of the Sinú and San Jorge rivers as well as the coast of the Caribbean around the Gulf of Morrosquillo. These
Zenú
PNS Ghazi (Formerly USS Diablo) Hangor class Abato class (decommissioned) Casma class (Type 209/1200) Polish Navy: Wilk class (3 decommissioned) Orzeł class
List_of_submarine_classes
Chronology of the major ice ages of the Earth
Caracoles (Río Frío) glaciation Río Llico (Colegual) glaciation Santa María (Casma) glaciation Valdivia interglacial (MIS 5e) Llanquihue glaciation (at least
Timeline_of_glaciation
Half of Earth that is south of the Equator
civilization and Casma–Sechin culture from the northern coast of Peru. These civilizations built cities, pyramids, and plazas in the coastal river valleys of
Southern_Hemisphere
Alliance of three Nahua city states in Mexico (1428–1521)
the Centzontotochtin. Chalchiuhtlicue, goddess of running water, lakes, rivers, oceans, streams, horizontal waters, storms and baptism. Chantico, goddess
Aztec_Empire
Indigenous people of the Caribbean
El Abra Amotape Arawak Atacameño Aymara Calima Cañaris Capulí Caral–Supe Casma–Sechin Chachapoya Chancay Chango Chanka Chavín Chimú Chinchorro Chiripa
Taíno
Archaeological site in Peru
found etched onto the stone walls at a site called Cerro Sechín, in the Casma Valley 240 kilometres (150 mi) to the north. What this figure represents
Caral
Mythical fox-serpent of Mapuche myth
Mapuche religion of the indigenous people inhabiting Chile. It is a lake- or river-dwelling creature that appears in the form with a fox-like head and snake-like
Nguruvilu
Country in South America
points to the similarity of the valley of the Aconcagua with that of the Casma Valley in Peru, where there was a town and valley named Chili. Other theories
Chile
Period between prehistory and the medieval era
Tepe began around 9500 BC and may have the world's oldest temple. The Nile River Valley has evidence of sorghum and millet cultivation starting around 8000
Ancient_history
1537–1572 rump state of the Inca Empire
El Abra Amotape Arawak Atacameño Aymara Calima Cañaris Capulí Caral–Supe Casma–Sechin Chachapoya Chancay Chango Chanka Chavín Chimú Chinchorro Chiripa
Neo-Inca_State
culture, coastal Ecuador, 500 BCE–1550 CE Bahía, Ecuador, 500 BCE–500 CE Casma culture, coastal Peru, 1000–1400 CE Chancay, central coastal Peru, 1000–1450
Classification of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas
Classification_of_the_Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas
Locations where civilization emerged
Syria and Northwest Iran), the convergence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers produced rich fertile soil and a supply of water for irrigation. Neolithic
Cradle_of_civilization
12 – Peru – A bus collided with a truck on the Pan-American Highway near Casma, killing 20. February 16 – Peru – A bus fell into a ravine in Puno Department
List of traffic collisions (2000–present)
List_of_traffic_collisions_(2000–present)
The Americas prior to European influence
Midwest, although most intensively in the area along the Mississippi River and Ohio River. One of the distinguishing features of this culture was the construction
Pre-Columbian_era
Rojas, Laslo (2022-09-17). "Se estrena "Pandemia C19", película grabada en Casma - Noticias". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-24. "Zombie movies
List_of_zombie_films
Archaeological site located in the Amazon Rainforest
an archaeological site located in Brazil, at the headwaters of the Xingu River, in the Amazon rainforest. The area around Kuhikugu is located in part of
Kuhikugu
Species of flowering plant
climates. Achira was also being cultivated by 2000 BCE by the people of the Casma/Sechin culture in the extremely arid region of coastal Peru, also an area
Canna_indica
1438–1533 empire in South America
Colombia and a large portion of modern-day Chile, at the north of the Maule River. Traditional historiography claims the advance south halted after the Battle
Inca_Empire
Transportation system of the Inca empire
of paving with vegetable fibers such as in the road of Pampa Afuera in Casma (Áncash department, Peru). The width of the roadway varied between 1 and
Inca_road_system
Ancient pre-Iranian civilization between 3200 and 539 BC
Susiana basically represents the Iranian province of Khuzestan around the river Karun. In ancient times, several names were used to describe this area.
Elam
(Newbrunswicker) HC 89 (ex-Laval) HC 90 (ex-Papoose) HC 91 HC 92 (ex-Rio Casma) HC 93 (ex-R.J. Foote) HC 94 (ex-Rosemary) HC 95 (ex-Saltpetre) HC 96 (ex-Saravan)
List of Royal Canadian Navy ships of the Second World War
List_of_Royal_Canadian_Navy_ships_of_the_Second_World_War
City in Ancash, Peru
then winds downward in altitude to the coastal city of Casma on the Pan American Highway. (Casma is the largest population center between the cities of
Huaraz
Indigenous people of Venezuela and Colombia
Machine, with an estimated 2,500 living on the left bank of the Orinoco River, in Colombia, in several reservations between the Vichada (north) and the
Piaroa_people
Veracruz briefly taken by French 1839 War of the Confederation 4 Jan Battle of Casma Chileans under Simpson Peruvians 10 July Laplace affair French under Laplace
List_of_naval_battles
Underground aqueducts in Peru and Chile
(Summer 2005). "Architecture and Chronology at the Site of Sechin Alto, Casma Valley, Peru". Journal of Field Archaeology. 38 (2): 1–2.. Downloaded from
Puquios
from the similarly named Incan settlement and valley of Chili in Peru's Casma Valley, the Quechua chiri ("cold"), the Aymara tchili ("snow" or "depths")
List of country-name etymologies
List_of_country-name_etymologies
Indigenous people of Argentina
the Neuquen Province. They inhabited between the Jáchal River at north, to the Diamante River at south and between the Andes and Conlara Valley on San
Huarpe
Mesoamerican civilization (c. 2000 BC – 1697 AD)
the backs of porters when going overland; if the trade route followed a river or the coast, then goods were transported in canoes. A substantial Maya
Maya_civilization
United States Navy submarine class
submarines, they were refitted in 1935–1936 and 1955–1956, and renamed Islay, Casma, Pacocha, and Arica in 1957. These were the first submarines built directly
United States R-class submarine
United_States_R-class_submarine
Political grouping of the Chimú culture in early Peru
cultural beliefs this is seen with the Late Sicán in the north and the Casma in the South. Despite this, many areas kept distinctive aspects of their
Chimor
Mesoamerican Culture
was based in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero, in the upper Balsas River region. The culture is poorly understood but is believed to have developed
Mezcala_culture
Ancient trail in Peru
through the tunnel there are views down to the Willkanuta River, the first since leaving the river at Patallaqta. The number of these views increases. After
Inca_Trail_to_Machu_Picchu
Sold INS Romach Lance Launched in 1974. Sold to Chile in 1979 as LM-30 Casma. Sold INS Kidon Javelin Launched in 1974. Disassembled. Various systems
List of ships of the Israeli Navy
List_of_ships_of_the_Israeli_Navy
Venezuela prior to European Colonization
scraping implements exposed on the high riverine terraces of the Pedregal River in western Venezuela. Late Pleistocene hunting artifacts, including spear
Pre-Columbian period in Venezuela
Pre-Columbian_period_in_Venezuela
"started among the tribes of the upper Missouri River by failure to quarantine steamboats on the river", and Captain Pratt of the St. Peter "was guilty
Population history of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas
Population_history_of_the_Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas
of extinct languages of South America Extinct languages of the Marañón River basin List of extinct Uto-Aztecan languages List of unclassified languages
Classification of the Indigenous languages of the Americas
Classification_of_the_Indigenous_languages_of_the_Americas
Town in the Ancash Region, Peru
in the Pan-American highway. Huarmey is 83 km from the next major city, Casma. This city is largely undeveloped, though is one of the main cities of the
Huarmey
Art of the Pre-Columbian civilizations
immediately succeeded by a flowering of artistic production around the Nazca river valley. The Nazca period is divided into eight ceramic phases, each one
Pre-Columbian_art
San Juan, Ica, Peru. Mercedes (1840s-1850s) sailing frigate, wrecked at Casma in 1854 Amazonas (1851) screw frigate, 1,743 tons BOM, 33 guns, 9.43 kn
List_of_Peruvian_Navy_ships
Civilization in southern Peru, c. 100 BC–800 AD
from c. 100 BC to 800 AD beside the arid, southern coast of Peru in the river valleys of the Rio Grande de Nazca drainage and the Ica Valley. Strongly
Nazca_culture
(Newbrunswicker) HC 89 (ex-Laval) HC 90 (ex-Papoose) HC 91 HC 92 (ex-Rio Casma) HC 93 (ex-R.J. Foote) HC 94 (ex-Rosemary) HC 95 (ex-Saltpetre) HC 96 (ex-Saravan)
List of ships of the Royal Canadian Navy
List_of_ships_of_the_Royal_Canadian_Navy
Pre-Roman civilization of Etruria (9th–1st century BC)
is from θefarie, then Ruma would have been placed on the Thefar (Tiber) river. A heavily discussed topic among scholars is who was the founding population
Etruscan_civilization
Archaeological culture in Sardinia
Diquis Cholula Teotihuacan Nicoya Veracruz Totonac Toltec Andes Caral–Supe Casma–Sechin Chavín Paracas Nazca Moche Lima Tiwanaku Upano Valley Wari Caribbean
Nuragic_civilization
Indigenous civilization that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica
of land bordering the river, when it periodically floods. To provide water for crops elsewhere in the valley away from the river, the Zapotecs used canal
Zapotec_civilization
Pre-Columbian indigenous culture of territory in present-day Venezuela
from 500 BCE to 545 CE. Concentrated along the lowlands of the Orinoco River, the people migrated by sea to the Lesser Antilles, and then to Puerto Rico
Saladoid
Period from c. 8000 to 1000 BC in North America
Florida Peninsula and along the Gulf of Mexico coast as far west as the Pearl River. In some places, such as Horr's Island in Southwest Florida, resources were
Archaic period (North America)
Archaic_period_(North_America)
Sechin Bajo, an urban center in what is now coastal Peru. It belonged to the Casma–Sechin culture, possibly the oldest civilization in the Americas. 3500 BC:
Timeline_of_prehistory
1839 battle in western Peru which ended the War of the Confederation
into Lima. Also, the Chilean Fleet secured sea domination in the Battle of Casma. Despite the victory, Bulnes left the city by November, and marched to Huacho
Battle_of_Yungay
Native American paramount chiefdom
encountered by Europeans in the 16th and 17th centuries. Centered in the Oconee River valley, the Mico (or "great cacique") of Ocute held sway over the immediate
Ocute
Discrimination based on race or ethnicity in Peru
presencia constante desde 1527". Mundonegro.es. Retrieved 17 September 2019. Casma, Julio César (13 October 2013). "En Perú, el negro es un color invisible"
Racism_in_Peru
Prehistoric culture in the North American Southwest
along rivers, and as such inhabited a prime trade position. Trade occurred between the Patayan, who were situated along the Lower Colorado River and in
Hohokam
Canas Canchis Province Bolívar Cajabamba Cajamarca Callao Carabaya Carhuaz Casma Cañete Cangallo Candarave Canta Castilla Carlos Fermín Fitzcarrald Caylloma
List_of_flags_of_Peru
Archaeological site in Peru
Jequetepeque, Cerro Blanco in Nepeña District of Ancash Region, Pallka in Casma Valley, Santa Lucia in Lambayeque Region, and Ñañañique in Piura Region
Caballo_Muerto
State in central Mexico (c. 1300–1530)
Pames in the Bajio, Cocas around Lake Chapala, Cuitlatecs around the Balsas River valley, and Chumbios around Zacatula. The setting of what would eventually
Purépecha_Empire
Archaeological site in Bolivia
of archaeologists, notably Betty Meggers, who asserted that the Amazon River Basin was not environmentally able to sustain a large population and that
Llanos_de_Moxos_(archaeology)
South American archaeological culture
in the earth that functioned as sunken gardens. Located near the Pucará River, the Pukara flooded the land with water before harvesting. Over a period
Pukara_culture
El Abra Amotape Arawak Atacameño Aymara Calima Cañaris Capulí Caral–Supe Casma–Sechin Chachapoya Chancay Chango Chanka Chavín Chimú Chinchorro Chiripa
List_of_Mesoamerican_pyramids
"Pandemia C19", película grabada en Casma – Noticias". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 November 2024. "Casma | Estrenan film "Pandemia C19"". Correo
List_of_Peruvian_films
Important city of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica
There is also a confluence of several perennial streams with the Atoyac River that creates a wetland to the north and east of the urban center. This has
Cholula_(Mesoamerican_site)
Ancient Mesoamerican city
wide and 4 km long. Further down the Avenue of the Dead, after a small river, is the area known as the Citadel, containing the ruined Temple of the Feathered
Teotihuacan
Historical region in South America
4700 BCE) and show communal work. A frieze at the Sechin Bajo site of the Casma/Sechin culture has been dated to 3600 BCE, the oldest monument found in
Pre-Columbian_Peru
of Buin 6 Jan The Peru–Bolivian Confederation defeats Chile. Battle of Casma 12 Jan Chile defeats the Peru-Bolivian Confederation. Battle of Yungay 20
List_of_battles_1801–1900
War between Argentina and Peru–Bolivia
this war (…) Understand that, once Tarija has been restored, the Suypacha River will have to divide the territory of both republics; But it seems to me
Tarija_War
Pre-Columbian culture of highland Peru
Huaylas region, and along the Marañón River. It also spread to the valleys of the Santa, Casma and Huarmey rivers. To the north, it reached the area of
Recuay_culture
-1820) Preceramic Period VI 2500 BC – 1500/1800 BC Ecuador: Valdivia; Peru: Casma/Sechin culture, Norte Chico (Caral), Buena Vista, Casavilca, Culebras, Ventarrón
List of pre-Columbian cultures
List_of_pre-Columbian_cultures
Adriatic coast to the upper Tiber. Sabines - Centered north of Rome and by the river Tiber. Marsi - Centered around Lake Fucinus Volsci - Centered on the Pontine
List of ancient peoples of Italy
List_of_ancient_peoples_of_Italy
Ancient South Asian historical period
among Indo-European immigrants in the contact zone between the Zeravshan River (present-day Uzbekistan) and (present-day) Tajikistan. It was "a syncretic
Vedic_period
Empire are reported to have reached Maule River and had a battle with Mapuches from Maule River and Itata River there. The southern border of the Inca Empire
Mapuche_history
Pre-Columbian South American culture (c. 350 BCE – 400 CE)
the area, such as the Cayapas River, the Mataje River, the Mira River, the Patía River, etc. The large number of rivers provided Tumaco-La Tolita people
Tumaco-La_Tolita_culture
El Abra Amotape Arawak Atacameño Aymara Calima Cañaris Capulí Caral–Supe Casma–Sechin Chachapoya Chancay Chango Chanka Chavín Chimú Chinchorro Chiripa
Archaeology_of_Brazil
Shelia and Pozorski, Thomas, (2006a) Early Settlement and Subsistence in the Casma Valley, Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, pp 1-2. Downloaded from Project
Climate_of_Peru
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Girl/Female
German, Greek
Order
Girl/Female
Muslim
Beauty, Gracefulness, Cultured, A pretty face, Beautiful
Girl/Female
Indian
Beauty, Gracefulness, Cultured, A pretty face, Beautiful
Girl/Female
Indian
Sky, Excellent, Precious
Girl/Female
Greek
Universal.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Precious; Excellent
Boy/Male
Arabic, British, Farsi, Iranian, Muslim, Pakistani, Parsi
Asma; Arahaam
Girl/Female
Sanskrit American
Fate.
Girl/Female
Arabic
Beautiful
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Bosma, BASMA means perfumed."
Girl/Female
Greek
Of the universe.
Girl/Female
Spanish Latin
Pure.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Ripple
Girl/Female
Afghan, African, Arabic, Assamese, Australian, Gujarati, Indian, Kannada, Muslim, Swahili
A Smile
Girl/Female
Hindu
Fair
Girl/Female
Muslim
Sky, Excellent, Precious
Girl/Female
American, French, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Latin
Garden or Field of Fruits; Song; Garden
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' A conspirator against Caesar.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Ripple
Girl/Female
Indian
Smile
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Affable; Lovable
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Tamil
Pride, Peaceful
Male
Egyptian
, a royal scribe.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Brightness of the Faith
Girl/Female
Tamil
Cool breeze
Girl/Female
Indian
The Mass
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Chaniya, CHANIA means "encampment, resting place."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Hard
Boy/Male
Greek English
Christ bearer.
Female
Welsh
Welsh unisex name GWYN means "fair, holy, white." In mythology this is a masculine name. In Welsh mythology, it is the name of the ruler of the underworld (Annwn) where he escorted the souls of the dead. In Arthurian legend, Gwyn ap Nudd ("fair/white son of Nudd") was the abductor of the maiden Creiddylad after her elopement with Gwythr ap Greidawl, a long-time rival of his. He helped Culhwch hunt the boar Twrch Trwyth, and in later legends he was king of the "fair folk" (tylwyth teg).
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adv.
From a lower to a higher position, literally or figuratively; as, from a recumbent or sitting position; from the mouth, toward the source, of a river; from a dependent or inferior condition; from concealment; from younger age; from a quiet state, or the like; -- used with verbs of motion expressed or implied.
v. t.
To pass or cross by wading; as, he waded /he rivers and swamps.
n.
Great heat, as of the body in fever.
n.
High land; ground elevated above the meadows and intervals which lie on the banks of rivers, near the sea, or between hills; land which is generally dry; -- opposed to lowland, meadow, marsh, swamp, interval, and the like.
n.
Fig.: A large stream; copious flow; abundance; as, rivers of blood; rivers of oil.
adv.
In a high degree; to no small extent; exceedingly; excessively; extremely; as, a very great mountain; a very bright sum; a very cold day; the river flows very rapidly; he was very much hurt.
n. .
An artificial passage or archway for conducting canals or railroads under elevated ground, for the formation of roads under rivers or canals, and the construction of sewers, drains, and the like.
v. i.
To hawk by the side of a river; to fly hawks at river fowl.
n.
A small foxlike animal (Vulpes cama) of South Africa, valued for its fur.
n.
The quality or state of being a river.
v. t.
To make an opening, or a passageway, through or under; as, to tunnel a mountain; to tunnel a river.
a.
Supplied with rivers; as, a well rivered country.
n.
A stream or river flowing into a larger river or into a lake; an affluent.
n.
A traveler; -- applied in Canada to a man employed by the fur companies in transporting goods by the rivers and across the land, to and from the remote stations in the Northwest.
n.
A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also soft tortoise, soft-shell tortoise, and mud turtle.
a.
Not divided; not separated or disunited; unbroken; whole; continuous; as, plains undivided by rivers or mountains.
a.
Having rivers; as, a rivery country.
n.
A large South African antelope (Alcelaphus caama), formerly much more abundant than it is now. The face and legs are marked with black, the rump with white.
n.
The side or bank of a river.
n. pl.
A tribe of North American Indians formerly living on the Neuse and Tar rivers in North Carolina. They were conquered in 1713, after which the remnant of the tribe joined the Five Nations, thus forming the Six Nations. See Six Nations, under Six.