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Definition of beas
beas
/ˈbiː.ɑːs/
Be · as
beas Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in northern India that rises in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh and flows for approximately 470 kilometers before joining the Sutlej River in the Punjab region.
Example
"In 326 BC, the troops of Alexander the Great mutinied at the banks of the Beas, marking the easternmost extent of his conquests."
Word Nuance & Usage
Always capitalized as 'Beas' because it is a proper noun, and typically followed by 'River' in geographical contexts.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the ancient Sanskrit name 'Vipasha' (विपाशा), meaning 'unbound' or 'free from cords'. It was historically known to the ancient Greeks as the 'Hyphasis'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beas