kameng
kameng Lexical Profile
• noun
Indian A major river in Northeast India that originates in the eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh and flows southward as a significant right-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
"The Kameng River carves through lush, biodiverse forests before eventually converging with the Brahmaputra in Assam."
Indian A geographical and administrative region in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, historically a single district that was later divided into East Kameng and West Kameng.
"Travelers exploring West Kameng are often captivated by its breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and ancient Buddhist monasteries."
• Rhymes for kameng
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local Tibeto-Burman languages of Northeast India. It is the historical and indigenous name for the river and the surrounding region in Arunachal Pradesh.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.