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Amazonian Enigmas of Manaus’s Heritage
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Economic surge driven by Hevea trees that once transformed Manaus urban fabric
  • 2. Vast tropical biome encompassing the city’s environment and global ecological significance
  • 5. Original inhabitants whose ethno-linguistic tapestry defines Amazonian identity
  • 9. Compound of Tupi origin naming specific watercourses central to local geography
  • 10. Epiphytic plant group thriving in rainforest canopy, often found near Manaus
  • 11. Portuguese term encapsulating the vast tropical rainforest enveloping Manaus
  • 12. Portuguese term for narrow Amazon tributaries threading through rainforest terrain
  • 13. Broad-leaved plant species characteristic of Amazonian tropical vegetation
  • 16. Complex interaction network within Amazonian biome hosting unparalleled biodiversity
Down
  • 3. Giant Amazonian fish with roe prized in regional culinary and economic trade
  • 4. Epicenter of cultural expression, hosting operas and symbolizing rubber-era opulence
  • 6. Industrial hub facilitating riverine and oceanic trade routes in the Amazon basin
  • 7. Traditional riverside dwellers adapting livelihood to seasonal flood pulses
  • 8. Family of butterflies abundant in Amazonian flora, prized by naturalists and collectors
  • 14. Historical indigenous language fragment possibly influencing local toponyms
  • 15. Architectural style echoing solidity, seen in Manaus’s historic Teatro Amazonas structure
  • 17. Superfruit palm berry highly valued for nutritional antioxidants and Amazonian commerce
  • 18. Of or relating to purposeful desire, metaphorically linked to economic aspirations of Manaus Free Trade Zone
  • 19. Tropical fruit with creamy pulp, native to Amazon basin and local artisanal desserts

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