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Definition of heilong

heilong

/ˈheɪ.lɔːŋ/
hei · long
Plural:Heilongs
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heilong Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The Chinese name for the Amur River (Heilong Jiang), a major East Asian river forming much of the border between the Russian Far East and Northeastern China.

2

A black dragon in Chinese mythology, traditionally associated with water, storms, and the cardinal direction of the north.

Example

"Legend states that the Heilong defeated an evil white dragon to protect the local villages, giving the great river its name."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most frequently encountered in English as part of the geographic name 'Heilongjiang' (Black Dragon River Province) or as the Chinese name for the Amur River.

• Rhymes for heilong

• Nearby Words

heifer
height
heighten
heilong
heinie
heinous
heinousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese 黑龙 (hēilóng), literally meaning 'black dragon', from 黑 (hēi, 'black') and 龙 (lóng, 'dragon').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heilong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heilong
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