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Definition of euphrates
euphrates
/juːˈfreɪtiːz/
Eu · phra · tes
Adjective:Euphratean
euphrates Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
• 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.
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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 Euphrates. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/euphrates