Jaxartes

/ dʒækˈsɑːtiːz /

noun

1. See Syr Darya
   the ancient name for Syr Darya

Example Sentences

The valleys of the Oxus and Jaxartes are very fertile, but the rest of the extensive province is almost a desert.

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He was engaged victoriously in several combats with the Russians, who were pressing on from the Jaxartes.

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The real line of operations is rather to be sought along the left bank of the Jaxartes.

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So Cyrus crossed the Jaxartes, and pitched his camp when he had advanced some distance into the country of the enemy.

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This, the ancient Jaxartes, is one of the most eccentric of rivers.

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