Definition

Proper noun: * Irrawaddy River: The principal river of Myanmar (Burma). It originates in the northern part of the country and flows generally southward for its entire course through Burma before draining into the Andaman Sea.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Irrawaddy River is vital for transportation and agriculture in Myanmar.
  • Many ancient Burmese kingdoms were established along the banks of the Irrawaddy River.
  • The delta of the Irrawaddy River is a major rice-producing region.

Advanced Usage

• "the Irrawaddy": The river is commonly referred to simply as "the Irrawaddy."
  • We took a boat trip down the Irrawaddy.

Variants and Related Words

• Irrawaddy Dolphin (): A species of oceanic dolphin found in the river and nearby coastal waters.
  • The endangered Irrawaddy dolphin inhabits parts of the river.

Synonyms

• Ayeyarwady River: The official name for the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar, derived from the Burmese language.
  • On modern maps, you will often see it labeled as the Ayeyarwady River.

Noun

1. the main river of Myanmar rising in the north and flowing south through the length of Burma to empty into the Andaman Sea