euphrates

/juːˈfrætiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

a major river in Asia that forms part of the border between Turkey and Syria, and flows through Iraq before emptying into the Persian Gulf.

“The ancient city of Babylon was situated near the Euphrates River.”

2. proper noun

a river in Asia, also known as the Western Euphrates.

“The Euphrates River is an essential source of water for agriculture in Iraq.”

Synonyms

  • river
  • stream

Antonyms

  • desert
  • dryland