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Definition of zarqa
zarqa
/ˈzɑːr.kə/
Zar · qa
zarqa Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major industrial city in northeastern Jordan, situated northeast of the capital Amman, and serving as the administrative center of the Zarqa Governorate.
2
A river in the Middle East flowing entirely within Jordan, historically known as the Jabbok, which serves as the second-largest tributary of the lower Jordan River.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zarqa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zarqa