Oxus
Ox·us
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Oxus
(ˈɒksəs)n
(Placename) the ancient name for the Amu Darya
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A•mu Dar•ya
(ˈɑ mu ˈdɑr yə)n.
a river in central Asia, flowing NW from the Pamirs to the Aral Sea. ab. 1400 mi. (2250 km) long. Also called Oxus.
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