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Definition of samur
samur
/səˈmʊər/
sa · mur
samur Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in the Caucasus region that originates in the mountains of Dagestan, Russia, forms part of the international border between Russia and Azerbaijan, and empties into the Caspian Sea.
2
A town and municipality located in the Qusar District of northeastern Azerbaijan, situated near the river of the same name.
Word Nuance & Usage
Typically capitalized as 'Samur' since it almost exclusively functions as a proper noun designating a river or town.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Samur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/samur