Syr Dar'ya

geographical name Syr Dar'·ya \sir-ˈdär-yə\

Definition of SYR DAR'YA

river ab 1370 miles (2204 kilometers) Tajikistan & S Kazakhstan flowing from Tian Shan W & NW into Aral Sea

Syr Dar'·ya or ancient Jax·ar·tes \jak-ˈsär-(ˌ)tēz\

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