Peruvian current

/pəˌruviən ˌkʌrənt/
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Definitions of Peruvian current
  1. noun
    a cold ocean current that flows north along the Pacific Coast of South America before turning west
    synonyms: Humboldt current
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    type of:
    ocean current
    the steady flow of surface ocean water in a prevailing direction
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