tamar
tamar Lexical Profile
• noun
British A major river in southwestern England that flows south into the English Channel, forming most of the historic border between the counties of Devon and Cornwall.
"The iconic Royal Albert Bridge carries the railway across the River Tamar, connecting Plymouth to Saltash."
Australian An estuary and river in northern Tasmania, Australia, formed by the confluence of the North Esk and South Esk rivers and flowing into the Bass Strait.
"The fertile slopes surrounding the Tamar River are renowned as one of Tasmania's premier wine-producing regions."
A female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'palm tree', borne by several notable figures in the Hebrew Bible.
"In biblical history, Tamar was a woman of great resolve who secured her place in the lineage of Judah."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from two distinct sources: the English river name is of Celtic origin, sharing a root with the Thames and meaning 'dark water' or 'flowing', while the given name derives from the Hebrew word 'tamar' (תָּמָר), meaning 'date' or 'palm tree'.
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