murray river
Definition
Proper noun: * A major river in southeastern Australia: The Murray River is a significant waterway in Australia. It originates in the Australian Alps and flows generally westward before turning south and emptying into the Indian Ocean near Adelaide, South Australia.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Murray River is Australia's longest river.
- Irrigation from the Murray River supports extensive agriculture in the region.
- Adelaide is located near the mouth of the Murray River.
Advanced Usage
- "The Murray-Darling Basin": This refers to the vast catchment area drained by the Murray River and its major tributary, the Darling River. It is Australia's most important agricultural region.
- Water management in the Murray-Darling Basin is a critical national issue.
Variants and Related Words
- Murray (n): A common shortened or informal reference to the Murray River.
- They went fishing on the Murray.
- Murray-Darling (adj): Pertaining to the river system or basin.
- The Murray-Darling river system is vital to the country.
Synonyms
- The Murray: (Informal synonym)
- Murray River system: (When referring to the river and its tributaries)
Related Phrases
- "Crossing the Murray": Historically, this phrase signified moving between the colonies/states of New South Wales and Victoria.
- "Murray cod": (Maccullochella peelii) A large freshwater fish native to the river.
- The Murray cod is an iconic species of the river.
Noun
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a southeast Australian river; flows westward and then south into the Indian Ocean at Adelaide
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