Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- Formerly A·rax·es (ə-răkˈsēz)Araks A river rising in northeast Turkey and flowing about 965 km (600 mi) eastward, forming much of the border between Turkey and Armenia and between Azerbaijan and Iran before emptying into the Caspian Sea.
Wiktionary
- n. A river that flows in Turkey, Armenia, Iran and Azerbaijan and empties into Kura river.
Etymologies
- From Russian Аракс and Armenian Արաքս (Arakʿs). (Wiktionary)
Examples
“At Araks, an indigo suit in a long Bermuda style invented for British soldiers stationed in tropical climates is slim and modern.”
“It sat on the only major hill for miles and had served as an early fortification against invaders because of its strategic position on the Araks River.”
““Why do people want to be part of a group, anyway?” she suddenly sighed, referring to the Council of Fashion Designers of America applications she had spent the morning organizing on behalf of three clients, going so far as to solicit a letter from Sofia Coppola on behalf of designer Araks and arranging for her to e-mail it directly to Steven Kolb, head of the CFDA.”
“Azerbaijanlarge, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland) (much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north, Qarabag Yaylasi (Karabakh Upland) in west; Baku lies on Abseron Yasaqligi (Apsheron Peninsula) that juts into Caspian Sea”
“Terrain: large, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland) (much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north, Qarabag Yaylasi (Karabakh Upland) in west; Baku lies on Abseron Yasaqligi (Apsheron Peninsula) that juts into Caspian Sea”
“Terrain: large, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland) (much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north, Qarabag”
“Azerbaijan large, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland) (much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north,”
“Terrain: large, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland) (much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north,”
“Azerbaijan: large, flat Kur-Araz Ovaligi (Kura-Araks Lowland) (much of it below sea level) with Great Caucasus Mountains to the north,”
“Thursday, February 9: Went to see Araks, who showed supersoft, understated lingerie, muted knitwear, and classically sweet tailoring.”
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