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Definition of yesilirmak
yesilirmak
/jɛˌʃiːl.ərˈmɑːk/
ye · sil · ir · mak
yesilirmak Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in northern Turkey that originates in the Köse Mountains, flows through the provinces of Tokat, Amasya, and Samsun, and empties into the Black Sea.
Example
"Historically known as the Iris, the Yesilirmak winds through the dramatic landscapes of northern Anatolia, providing vital irrigation for local agriculture."
• Rhymes for yesilirmak
Word Origin & Etymology
From Turkish 'Yeşilırmak', meaning 'Green River', derived from 'yeşil' (green) and 'ırmak' (river). In antiquity, it was known in Ancient Greek as the Iris.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yesilirmak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yesilirmak