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Definition of vakhsh
vakhsh
/ˈvɑːkʃ/
vakhsh
vakhsh Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in Central Asia, flowing primarily through Tajikistan to join the Panj River and form the Amu Darya.
Example
"The Nurek Dam, one of the tallest dams in the world, was constructed across the Vakhsh River to generate hydroelectric power for Tajikistan."
2
A town and administrative district located in the Khatlon Region of southwestern Tajikistan, situated near the river of the same name.
Example
"The agricultural communities surrounding Vakhsh rely heavily on the region's vast irrigation networks to cultivate cotton."
Synonyms
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Derived from ancient Bactrian and Old Iranian roots, originally associated with 'Oaxsho' or 'Vakhsh', a pre-Islamic river deity representing the ancient Oxus River (modern Amu Darya) system.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vakhsh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vakhsh