jamuna
jamuna Lexical Profile
• noun
A major river in Bangladesh, forming the primary lower channel of the Brahmaputra River before it merges with the Padma River.
"The Jamuna is renowned for its heavily braided channels and shifting sandbanks, which frequently alter the local geography of Bangladesh."
An alternative spelling or regional name for the Yamuna, a major river in northern India that serves as a primary tributary to the Ganges.
"In Hindu mythology, the river goddess Jamuna is revered as the daughter of Surya, the sun god."
Word Nuance & Usage
The name 'Jamuna' most commonly refers to the massive braided river in Bangladesh (the lower Brahmaputra), but in historical and cultural contexts, it is also frequently used as an alternative spelling for the Yamuna River in India.
• Rhymes for jamuna
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit 'Yamunā', which is traditionally associated with 'Yama' (meaning 'twin'), potentially referencing the river's parallel course with the Ganges.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.