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amu darya

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A major river in Central Asia formed by the junction of the Vakhsh and Panj rivers, which historically flowed into the Aral Sea and serves as a vital water source for irrigation across the region.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'darya' translates directly to 'river' or 'sea' in Persian, saying 'the Amu Darya River' is technically a tautology, though it is commonly used in English for clarity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amu darya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amu-darya
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