Cotopaxi

[ koh-tuh-pak-see; Spanish kaw-taw-pah-hee ]

noun

1. a volcano in central Ecuador, in the Andes: the highest active volcano in the world. 19,498 feet (5,943 meters).

Cotopaxi

/ kotoˈpaksi /

noun

1. a volcano in central Ecuador, in the Andes: the world's highest active volcano Height: 5896 m (19 344 ft)

Example Sentences

Utah-based Cotopaxi is the latest outdoor company to battle with online scammers claiming to sell steeply discounted products.

From Outside Online

Goodies might include a Cotopaxi Luzon 18L backpack, Human­gear’s GoBites Quattro utensil kit, and one of our favorites for long drives—Honey Stinger waffles.

From Outside Online

The outfitter priced guided two-day ascents of both Chimborazo and Cotopaxi at only $70.

From Outside Online

Cotopaxi is now openly trumpeting its plans to become a billion-dollar brand in the next decade.

From Outside Online

It’s also chronicled extreme objectives, like an attempt of Ecuador’s Cotopaxi volcano.

From Outside Online

Calling on Church lately, we found him finishing his Cotopaxi for Mr. Lenox.

From Project Gutenberg

At two o'clock precisely, just after we had left the steamer, the starting bell rang, and the 'Cotopaxi' steamed away.

From Project Gutenberg

Cotopaxi is only 25 m. distant, and the town has suffered repeatedly from eruptions.

From Project Gutenberg

If I can make you understand those words, you will see why volcanos must be in general of the shape of Cotopaxi.

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Whymper states that there is a prevalent idea that Cotopaxi and a volcano called Sangai act as safety-valves to each other.

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