Euphrates
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Noun — A major river in West Asia that flows through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, historically forming the western boundary of Mesopotamia.
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Etymology
From Latin Euphrates, from Greek Euphrátēs, tracing back through Old Persian and Akkadian to a much older regional name.
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What does “Euphrates” mean?
The word “Euphrates” means a major river in West Asia that flows through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, historically forming the western boundary of Mesopotamia. In plain terms, one of the two great rivers (with the Tigris) at the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, in modern-day Iraq and Syria.
How do you pronounce “Euphrates”?
“Euphrates” is pronounced yoo-FRAY-teez (/juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Euphrates” in a sentence?
Here is “Euphrates” used in a sentence: “Ancient civilizations flourished along the banks of the Euphrates.”
What part of speech is “Euphrates”?
“Euphrates” is a noun.
Where does the word “Euphrates” come from?
The word “Euphrates” comes from Latin. From Latin Euphrates, from Greek Euphrátēs, tracing back through Old Persian and Akkadian to a much older regional name.
