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araxes

/əˈræk.siːz/

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noun

/əˈræk.siːz/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее реку, берущую начало на северо-востоке Турции недалеко от истока Евфрата, текущую в основном на восток через Армению и впадающую в Каспийское море; исторически известная как Аракс.

A proper noun referring to a specific river that originates in northeastern Turkey near the source of the Euphrates, flows generally eastward through Armenia, and empties into the Caspian Sea; historically known as the Araxes.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. River in TranscaucasiaB2formal

    A river originating in northeastern Turkey, flowing eastward through Armenia and into the Caspian Sea; historically known as the Araxes.

    ruРека в Закавказье

    • The Araxes River forms part of the border between Turkey and Armenia.
    • Ancient historians like Herodotus mentioned the Araxes in their writings.
    • The valley of the Araxes is known for its fertile lands and vineyards.
    • The Araxes flows into the Caspian Sea through a vast delta.

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