Meaning of Nile in English

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  2. Noun
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  1. Noun

    Nile

    Definitions

    1. the world's longest river (4180 miles)

    Examples

    • « flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean »
    • « the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization »

Famous quotes

  • « He who rides the sea of the Nile must have sails woven of patience. »
    William Golding
  • « Throughout the years, many Christian women have told me of their great respect for the bravery and courage evident in my work, perhaps even gesturing to their own Isis earrings or a Nile River Goddess pendants. »
    Carol P. Christ

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