murrumbidgee
The Murrumbidgee River flows through a wide valley in the Australian countryside.
Proper noun A major river in southeastern Australia, part of the Murray-Darling basin system. It is a significant geographical feature and a vital water source for the region.
The word "Murrumbidgee" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to name this specific river. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" and often appears in geographical, environmental, and historical contexts. * The Murrumbidgee River is a key tributary of the Murray River. * Agriculture in the region relies heavily on water from the Murrumbidgee. * We followed the course of the Murrumbidgee on the map.
- As an attributive noun: "Murrumbidgee" can be used adjectivally to describe things related to the river or its region.
- The Murrumbidgee irrigation area is extensive.
- They studied the unique Murrumbidgee ecosystem.
- Murrumbidgee River: The full and most common form of the name.
- The 'Bidgee: (Informal) A colloquial shortening used locally in Australia.
- River: (General term)
- Watercourse: (General, more formal term)
- Tributary: (Describes its relationship to the Murray)
As a proper noun, "Murrumbidgee" does not have multiple dictionary definitions. It refers solely to the Australian river. It is not used as a common noun with a general meaning.
The Murrumbidgee River flows through a wide valley in the Australian countryside.
- a river of southeastern Australia; flows westward into the Murray River