diyala
diyala Lexical Profile
• noun
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.
"Ancient irrigation networks were heavily dependent on the waters of the Diyala to sustain agriculture in the region."
A governorate in eastern Iraq, located northeast of Baghdad and bordering Iran, characterized by its agricultural plains and the river that shares its name.
"The archaeological teams uncovered several significant Mesopotamian artifacts during their excavations in Diyala."
• Rhymes for diyala
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.