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Definition of yenisei

yenisei

/ˌjɛn.ɪˈseɪ/
Yen · i · sei
Adjective:Yeniseian
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yenisei Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in northern Asia that flows northwards through central Siberia in Russia, emptying into the Kara Sea of the Arctic Ocean; it forms one of the longest river systems in the world.

Example

"During their expedition across Siberia, the scientists took numerous water samples from the icy currents of the Yenisei."

• Rhymes for yenisei

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Russian Енисей (Yenisey), which is derived from the Evenki word 'Ioanesi' (or 'Ionessi'), meaning 'large water' or 'big river'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yenisei. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yenisei
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