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Definition of indus

indus

/ˈɪn.dəs/
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indus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major transboundary river in Asia, originating in the Tibetan Plateau of China and flowing primarily through Pakistan to empty into the Arabian Sea.

2

A faint constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere, introduced in the late 16th century and typically representing an indigenous person.

Example

"When observing the southern sky, astronomers can locate the constellation Indus bordered by Grus and Pavo."

• Rhymes for indus

• Nearby Words

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indulgently
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'Indus', from Ancient Greek 'Indós', derived from Old Persian 'Hinduš', which ultimately comes from the Sanskrit 'Sindhu' meaning 'river' or 'stream'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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