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Definition of chao phraya
chao phraya
• noun
1
A major river in Thailand that flows south through the central plains and the capital city of Bangkok before emptying into the Gulf of Thailand.
Word Nuance & Usage
In English, it is almost always followed by the word 'River' (the Chao Phraya River) to provide clear geographical context.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chao phraya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chao%20phraya