Etymology

Pentapotamia

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Today it means: a geographical region in South Asia, politically divided between India and Pakistan. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Πενταποταμία
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromΠενταποταμία
  2. English todayPentapotamia

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Πενταποταμία (Pentapotamía), a calque of Punjab.

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