iquitos'

I·qui·tos

[ee-kee-taws]
noun
a city in NE Peru, on the upper Amazon.
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Iquitos (Spanish iˈkitɔs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
an inland port in NE Peru, on the Amazon 3703 km (2300 miles) from the Atlantic: head of navigation for large steamers. Pop: 389 000 (2005 est)

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