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Definition of dvina

dvina

/ˈdviːnə/
Dvi · na

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dvina Lexical Profile

• 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.

Word Nuance & Usage

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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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dvina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dvina
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