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Definition of karkheh

karkheh

/ˈkɑːr.kə/
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karkheh Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in southwestern Iran that originates in the Zagros Mountains and flows southward through the Khuzestan Province toward the Hawizeh Marshes near the Iraqi border.

Example

"The Karkheh River provides crucial water resources for agricultural irrigation in the arid plains of southwestern Iran."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Persian, it is the modern name for a major river in the Khuzestan region of Iran, historically identified with the ancient river Choaspes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Karkheh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/karkheh
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