rio

Definitions of rio
  1. noun
    the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
    synonyms: rio de janeiro
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    centre urbain, métropole, ville
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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