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euphrates

/juːˈfreɪ.tiːz/

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noun

/juːˈfreɪ.tiːz/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее крупную реку в юго-западной Азии, впадающую в Персидский залив и имевшую историческое значение для развития древних месопотамских цивилизаций.

A proper noun referring to a major river in southwestern Asia that flows into the Persian Gulf and was historically significant for the development of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Major river in Western AsiaB2formal

    A historically significant river in southwestern Asia that flows through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq before joining the Tigris and emptying into the Persian Gulf. It was crucial for the development of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.

    ruЕвфрат

    • The Euphrates River was a lifeline for the ancient Sumerian cities.
    • Many early agricultural settlements were established along the banks of the Euphrates.
    • The river's flow has been reduced in recent decades due to dam construction.
Forms
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  • euphrates's possessive singular form