Bio-bio
a river in central chile, flowing nw from the andes to the pacific at concepción. about 240 miles (384 km) long.
historical examples
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 6, slice 2 various
a set of six joseph conrad
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 6, slice 7 various
journeys and experiences in argentina, paraguay, and chile henry stephens
round cape horn joseph lamson
noun
a river in central chile, rising in the andes and flowing northwest to the pacific. length: about 390 km (240 miles)
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