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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   An ancient region and satrapy in modern Afghanistan and Pakistan, ruled by the Greeks around the time of Alexander the Great and later ceded to Chandragupta Maurya. historical
2. 2
   A mountain range in Afghanistan.

Synonyms

All synonyms

paropamisadaeparopamisadaeparopanisadae

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Paropamīsus, from Ancient Greek Παροπάμισος (Paropámisos).

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