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Irtysh

Irtysh

1 9.9
A large river in Asia that begins in the Altai Mountains and flows northwest to join the Ob River
  • proper noun
: Irtish
  • Industrial development along the Irtysh has raised environmental concerns in recent decades.

Examples

  • Have you ever visited the Irtysh?

  • The Irtysh River flows through Kazakhstan.

  • During our trip to Siberia, we sailed along the Irtysh and admired its vast scenery.

  • The Irtysh River flows through China, Kazakhstan, and Russia, joining the Ob near Khanty-Mansiysk.

  • The Irtysh flows through several beautiful landscapes in northern Asia.

  • The fishermen cast their nets into the Irtysh, hoping for a good catch.

  • Many cities are located along the banks of the Irtysh, providing vital transport links.

Synonyms

Irtish
vsIrtysh
9.8

A river in Asia that starts in the Altai Mountains and joins the Ob River

is the same river but spelled with an alternative transliteration
Irtish River
vsIrtysh
6.3

A large river that starts in the Altai Mountains and joins the Ob River through China, Kazakhstan, and Russia

is the same course but uses a slightly different transliteration form
Irtysh River
vsIrtysh
7.1

A large river in Central Asia that starts in the Altai Mountains in China and flows to the Ob River

is the same watercourse but omits the added country route detail

Compounds

Irtysh River
7.1

A large river in Central Asia that starts in the Altai Mountains in China and flows to the Ob River

Surface Forms

Irtysh main

Etymology

Irtysh comes from the local Turkic name Yertis, the Kazakh name for this great river. So Irtysh is simply the local name for the long river that flows through China, Kazakhstan and Russia.