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🕉️ A Hindu god 🌊 A Spanish river
deva

deva

9.9
A river in northern Spain that flows through the Cantabrian mountains
  • proper noun
: Deva
  • Tourists often hike the trails that follow the course of the Deva through the Cantabrian mountains.

Examples

  • Many villages along the Deva depend on the river for fishing and agriculture.

  • The Deva river is known for its stunning landscapes.

  • The Deva is popular among kayakers for its challenging rapids and scenic views.

  • Have you ever visited the Deva in Spain?

  • The Deva river is known for its picturesque landscapes in northern Spain.

  • Many hikers enjoy following the trails along the Deva as it winds through the Cantabrian mountains.

  • The town is situated near the Deva, making it a popular spot for fishing and kayaking.

Surface Forms

deva main

Etymology

Deva (the river) probably gets its name from an old word for a 'goddess' or a 'divine' being, because people long ago often treated special rivers as sacred. A helpful way to remember this is that the river's name looks and sounds like English words such as divine and deity.