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Definition of ewaso ng iro

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• noun

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A major river in Kenya that originates on the western side of Mount Kenya and flows north, then east, before eventually emptying into the Lorian Swamp.

Example

"Herds of elephants heavily depend on the waters of the Ewaso Ng'iro during the region's prolonged dry season."

Word Nuance & Usage

Properly spelled with an apostrophe as 'Ewaso Ng'iro' in geographical and academic texts, the name translates to 'River of Brown Water' in the local Samburu and Maasai languages.

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Maa languages spoken by the Samburu and Maasai peoples of Kenya, where 'ewaso' translates to 'river' and 'ng'iro' translates to 'brown' or 'muddy'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ewaso ng iro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ewaso ng iro
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