Khwarazm

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A form of Chorasmia — A large oasis geographical region on the Amu Darya river delta in western Central Asia; currently split politically between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.

OriginClassical Persian خْوَارَزْم →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Chorasmia: A large oasis geographical region on the Amu Darya river delta in western Central Asia; currently split politically between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.

Origin

  1. Classical Persianخْوَارَزْم
  2. EnglishKhwarazm

From Classical Persian خْوَارَزْم (xwārazm).

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APA

Khwarazm. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Khwarazm

MLA

“Khwarazm.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Khwarazm. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Khwarazm,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Khwarazm.

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