Search Dictionary
Definition of tuul
tuul
/tuːl/
tuul
tuul Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in central and northern Mongolia, historically considered sacred, which flows through the capital city of Ulaanbaatar before joining the Orkhon River.
Example
"The nomadic herders set up their seasonal camp along the banks of the Tuul to ensure their livestock had plenty of water."
• Rhymes for tuul
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Mongolian Туул (Tuul), traditionally believed to be related to a Mongolian root meaning 'to wade', historically referring to the river's shallow fords.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tuul. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tuul