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Definition of iskar
iskar
/ˈɪskər/
is · kar
iskar Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The longest river that runs entirely within Bulgaria, flowing northward from the Rila mountain range into the Danube River.
Example
"The train journey through the Iskar Gorge offers spectacular views of the steep cliffs and the meandering river below."
• Rhymes for iskar
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the ancient Thracian name of the river, 'Oescus', which is believed to trace back to an Indo-European root meaning 'water'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iskar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iskar