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Definition of jamuna

jamuna

/dʒəˈmuːnə/
ja · mu · na
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jamuna Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in Bangladesh, forming the primary lower channel of the Brahmaputra River before it merges with the Padma River.

2

An alternative spelling or regional name for the Yamuna, a major river in northern India that serves as a primary tributary to the Ganges.

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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.

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• Nearby Words

jamon
jampacked
jampot
jamuna
jane
jangle
jangly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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