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Definition of sulak

sulak

/ˈsuːlɑːk/
su · lak
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sulak Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A massive, steep-sided gorge in Dagestan, Russia, carved by the Sulak River and widely considered one of the deepest canyons in Europe.

Example

"Tourists visiting the North Caucasus frequently travel to the edge of the Sulak Canyon to marvel at its staggering depth and vibrant turquoise waters."

2

A river in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, that flows from the Greater Caucasus mountains eastward into the Caspian Sea.

• Rhymes for sulak

• Nearby Words

sukhona
sukiyaki
sukkot
sulak
sulcata tortoise
sulfa
sulfate

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Turkic languages spoken in the Caucasus region, where the root 'su' means 'water' and 'sulak' translates to 'watery place' or 'wetland'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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