What is another word for irrawaddy?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪɹɐwˌɒdi] (IPA)

The word "irrawaddy" often refers to the Irrawaddy River, the largest and most important river in Myanmar (formerly Burma). Synonyms for the word "irrawaddy" may include "Ayeyarwady," which is the Burmese name for the river, as well as "Irawadi," "Irravadi," and "Eravadi." Other synonyms may include "Burmese River," "Burma River," or "Myanmar River." In addition, the word "irrawaddy" is sometimes used to describe a freshwater dolphin species native to the Irrawaddy River. Synonyms for this particular species may include "Irrawaddy dolphin," "Orcaella brevirostris," or simply "Irrawaddy".

Synonyms for Irrawaddy:

What are the hypernyms for Irrawaddy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    body of water, river, natural waterway, major river, river system, Gulf of Bengal Tributary, Majestic River, Myanmar River.

Usage examples for Irrawaddy

We go south down this Rangoon River a little way, then about sixty miles from the sea, cut across the Delta west by the Bassein Creek, and get into the navigable irrawaddy, spending a night on the way tied up in the creek at a place where, I am told, we will probably be attacked by a very powerful tribe of mosquitoes, then next day higher up we will, according to Messrs Cook, see mountains again!
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
He also had to do with the beginning of these gold dredgings in Northern tributaries of the irrawaddy, which are to make mountains of gold!
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
Mandalay is at the upper end of this lake-like part of the irrawaddy; it lies back and behind the river bank or bunda, so it is not visible from the river.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch

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