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Definition of vyatka

vyatka

/ˈvjɑːtkə/
Vyat · ka
Plural:vyatkas
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vyatka Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in European Russia flowing through Kirov Oblast and Tatarstan, acting as a prominent right tributary of the Kama River.

2

A robust, cold-blooded breed of horse native to the Vyatka region of Russia, renowned for its endurance, distinctive dun coloration, and thick winter coat.

Example

"The farmer relied on a team of Vyatkas to pull the heavy wooden sled through the deep Russian snow."

3

The historical name of the Russian city Kirov, a major industrial center located on the Vyatka River in European Russia, officially used from 1780 until its renaming in 1934.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Russian Вятка (Vyatka), the name of the river, which is thought to be of Finno-Ugric (possibly Udmurt) origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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