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Definition of jhelum
jhelum
/ˈdʒeɪləm/
Jhe · lum
jhelum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A major city in the Punjab province of Pakistan, situated on the right bank of the Jhelum River.
2
A major river in South Asia that flows from the Kashmir Valley in northern India into eastern Pakistan, forming the westernmost of the five principal rivers of the Punjab region before joining the Chenab River.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jhelum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jhelum