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Definition of kopili
kopili
/ˈkoʊ.pɪ.li/
ko · pi · li
kopili Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An interstate river in Northeast India that originates in the Meghalaya plateau and flows through the state of Assam, where it acts as a major south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
Example
"The Kopili is known for its hydroelectric project, though in recent years its waters have been severely affected by acid mine drainage from upstream coal mining."
• Rhymes for kopili
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from local indigenous languages of the Meghalaya and Assam regions of Northeast India, often historically associated in regional lore with the Hindu sage Kapila.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kopili. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kopili