Manaus
geographical name
Ma·naus
mə-ˈnau̇s
city in western Brazil on the Negro River 12 miles (19 kilometers) from its junction with the Amazon River
Note: Manaus serves as capital of the state of Amazonas.
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“Manaus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manaus. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.
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