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Definition of ewaso ng iro
ewaso ng iro
• 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.
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.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ewaso ng iro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ewaso-ng-iro