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Definition of mekong

mekong

/ˈmeɪ.kɔːŋ/
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mekong Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major transboundary river in Southeast Asia, originating in the Tibetan Plateau and flowing through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam before emptying into the South China Sea.

Example

"Millions of people rely on the Mekong for their livelihoods, depending heavily on its rich fisheries and fertile delta for agriculture."

• Nearby Words

meghna
megrim
meije
mekong
melaleuca
melampodium
melasphaerula

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Thai and Lao 'Mae Khong', a contracted form of 'Mae Nam Khong', where 'Mae Nam' literally means 'mother of waters' (used for major rivers) and 'Khong' is the proper identifier.

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