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Definition of indus
indus
/ˈɪn.dəs/
in · dus
indus Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• 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.
Example
"The Indus provided the essential water resources that sustained one of the world's earliest urban civilizations."
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
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'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indus