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Peru
/pəˈruː/
Definition
1
A country in western South America, bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile, with a Pacific coastline; capital: Lima.
2
Renowned for ancient Inca ruins like Machu Picchu, diverse ecosystems from Amazon rainforests to Andean peaks, and culinary staples like ceviche and superfoods such as quinoa.
Examples
After one too many pisco sours in Peru, I woke up convinced I was the reincarnation of an Inca emperor.
Peru's potatoes come in more colors than a millennial's Instagram feed—purple, pink, you name it.
Hiking to Machu Picchu in Peru felt epic, until a llama photobombed my selfie and stole the show.
Forget avocados; Peru's got quinoa that makes your breakfast bowl feel underachieved.