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Definition of selenga

selenga

/sɪˈlɛŋ.ɡə/
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selenga Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in East Asia that originates in northern Mongolia, flows northeast into Siberia, Russia, and empties into Lake Baikal, serving as the lake's primary source of water.

Example

"Ecologists closely monitor the water quality of the Selenga because it delivers roughly half of the total water inflow to Lake Baikal."

• Rhymes for selenga

• Nearby Words

seitan
sekumpul
selaginella
selenga
selenicereus
selfoss
seljalandsfoss

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Evenki word 'sele' meaning 'iron', or from a Mongolic root relating to 'swimming'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Selenga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/selenga
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