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Definition of turkwel

turkwel

/ˈtɜːrkwɛl/
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turkwel Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A prominent gorge and site of a major hydroelectric dam situated along the Turkwel River in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya.

Example

"Engineers faced numerous geological challenges while constructing the power station at the Turkwel Gorge."

2

A major river in northwestern Kenya that originates on the slopes of Mount Elgon and flows northeast to empty into Lake Turkana.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Pokot language word 'Tirkuwel', which roughly translates to 'a river that withstands the wilderness', reflecting its flow through the arid landscapes of northwestern Kenya.

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