nile

Nile · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A major river in northeastern Africa, traditionally considered the longest river in the world (approximately 6,650 km), flowing northward through eleven countries and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

  2. 2.

    (attributive) Relating to the Nile River or the regions through which it flows.

Related words

See also: Africa, Egypt, river

Etymology

From Greek Neilos, possibly from Semitic roots meaning "river" or "valley."