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Definition of kizilirmak

kizilirmak

/kɪˌzɪl.ɪərˈmɑːk/
kiz · il · ir · mak
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kizilirmak Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The longest river entirely within the country of Turkey, flowing in a wide arc through Central Anatolia before emptying into the Black Sea.

Example

"The ancient Hittite civilization was heavily concentrated within the great bend of the Kizilirmak."

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• Rhymes for kizilirmak

• Nearby Words

kiwano
kiwi
kiyomi
kizilirmak
kjelfossen
kjeragfossen
kjosfossen

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Turkish 'Kızılırmak', literally translating to 'Red River', derived from 'kızıl' (red) and 'ırmak' (river). Historically known in ancient Greek and Roman geography as the Halys.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kizilirmak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kizilirmak
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