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Definition of seyhan
seyhan
/seɪˈhɑːn/
Sey · han
seyhan Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A major river in southern Turkey, historically known as the Sarus, which flows from the Taurus Mountains through the Cilician plain and empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
2
A central urban district and municipality located in the Adana Province of southern Turkey, taking its name from the adjacent river.
Word Nuance & Usage
Almost exclusively capitalized as 'Seyhan' in standard English, as it functions as a proper noun denoting specific geographical entities in Turkey.
• Rhymes for seyhan
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seyhan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seyhan