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Definition of euphrates

euphrates

/juːˈfreɪtiːz/
Eu · phra · tes
Adjective:Euphratean
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euphrates Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major and historically significant river in Western Asia that flows from eastern Turkey through Syria and Iraq to join the Tigris River, eventually emptying into the Persian Gulf. It formed the western boundary of Mesopotamia.

Example

"Ancient civilizations such as Sumer and Babylon flourished in the fertile agricultural lands between the Tigris and the Euphrates."

• Rhymes for euphrates

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Ancient Greek Euphrátēs, via Old Persian Ufrātu, ultimately deriving from Sumerian Buranun. It is deeply historically associated with the cradle of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Euphrates. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/euphrates
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