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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A river that flows through Burma (Myanmar).

Synonyms

All synonyms

irrawaddy river

Example

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"Irrawaddy dolphins are considered critically endangered marine mammals."

Etymology

From Burmese ဧရာဝတီ (erawa.ti), from Sanskrit इरावती (irāvatī, “granting drink or refreshment”).

Related phrases

Irrawaddy dolphin

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