Syr Darya

English

Etymology

The second component is ultimately borrowed from Persian دریا (daryâ, sea); see it for more.

Proper noun

Syr Darya

  1. A major river of Central Asia, running parallel to the Amu Darya. Known in classical times as Jaxartes.

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