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Definition of diyala

diyala

/diːˈjɑːlə/
di · ya · la
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diyala Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A governorate in eastern Iraq, located northeast of Baghdad and bordering Iran, characterized by its agricultural plains and the river that shares its name.

Example

"The archaeological teams uncovered several significant Mesopotamian artifacts during their excavations in Diyala."

2

A major river in the Middle East that originates in the Zagros Mountains of western Iran (where it is known as the Sirwan) and flows through eastern Iraq to join the Tigris River below Baghdad.

• Rhymes for diyala

• Nearby Words

divulge
divvy
dixie
diyala
dizzily
dizziness
dizzy

Word Origin & Etymology

From Arabic ديالى (Diyālā). The name historically refers to the river, known in ancient Greek as the Gyndes, which flows from the Zagros Mountains into the Tigris.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diyala. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diyala
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