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Definition of dvina
dvina
/ˈdviːnə/
Dvi · na
dvina Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in northern Russia, formed by the confluence of the Sukhona and Yug rivers, which flows northwest into the White Sea.
2
A major river in Eastern Europe that rises in the Valdai Hills of Russia and flows westward through Belarus and Latvia to empty into the Baltic Sea.
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In English geography, the name 'Dvina' requires disambiguation; it refers to either the Northern Dvina in Russia, or the Western Dvina (also known as the Daugava), which flows through Russia, Belarus, and Latvia.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dvina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dvina