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Definition of pearl river

pearl river

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1

An extensive river system in southern China that flows into the South China Sea, forming a densely populated and highly industrialized delta region between Hong Kong and Macau.

2

American A river in the southern United States that flows through Mississippi and forms part of the lower border between Mississippi and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico.

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Refers primarily to the major river system in southern China, though it also designates a notable river in the southern United States; geographical context usually clarifies which is intended.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pearl river. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pearl-river
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