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Definition of yarkon

yarkon

/jɑːrˈkoʊn/
Yar · kon
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yarkon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A river in central Israel that originates at Tel Afek and flows westward, emptying into the Mediterranean Sea at Tel Aviv.

Example

"The city of Tel Aviv has extensively developed the banks of the Yarkon into a sprawling urban park enjoyed by locals and tourists alike."

• Rhymes for yarkon

• Nearby Words

yardstick
yari
yarkand
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yarlung tsangpo
yarmouth
yarn

Word Origin & Etymology

From Hebrew 'Yarkon' (ירקון), derived from 'yarok' (ירוק), meaning 'green', likely referring to the historically greenish color of its waters or the lush vegetation along its banks.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yarkon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yarkon
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