Aras

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A major river in the Caucasus region: The Aras is a significant river that originates in northeastern Turkey, near the source of the Euphrates River. It flows eastward, forming parts of the borders between Turkey and Armenia, and between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran, before emptying into the Caspian Sea. It was historically known as the Araxes.

Usage Examples
  • The Aras River valley is an important agricultural and historical region.
  • Several ancient settlements were built along the banks of the Aras.
  • The treaty established the Aras as the new boundary between the two empires.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Aras Basin": Refers to the entire geographical area drained by the Aras River and its tributaries.
    • The Aras Basin is known for its rich biodiversity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Araxes (proper noun): The ancient and historical name for the Aras River, used in classical texts.
    • The river was called the Araxes by the Greek historian Herodotus.
Synonyms
  • Araxes River (proper noun): The historical synonym for the Aras River.
Noun
  1. a river that rises in northeastern Turkey (near the source of the Euphrates) and flows generally eastward through Armenia to the Caspian Sea; ancient name was Araxes

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