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Definition of iskar

iskar

/ˈɪskər/
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iskar Lexical Profile

• 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."

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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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