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muzat

/muːˈzɑːt/
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• noun

1

A high mountain pass in the Tian Shan range of Xinjiang, China, historically used as a treacherous route connecting the Tarim Basin with the Ili River valley.

Example

"Travelers and merchants on the Silk Road historically braved the icy and perilous paths of the Muzat Pass to cross the imposing Tian Shan mountains."

2

A river located in Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China, that originates in the Tian Shan mountains and flows toward the Tarim Basin.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'Muzart', it primarily appears in specialized historical, geographical, or geopolitical contexts discussing the Xinjiang region of China and the ancient Silk Road routes.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Uyghur word 'muzart', meaning 'glacier' or 'ice', reflecting the heavily glaciated terrain of the Tian Shan mountains where both the Muzat River and Muzat Pass are located.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muzat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muzat
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