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Definition of karkheh
karkheh
/ˈkɑːr.kə/
kar · kheh
karkheh Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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