nile
nounUK /naɪl/
US /naɪl/
The Nile is a very long river in Africa that gives water to the land around it.
The Nile flows through Egypt and helps crops grow along its banks.
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2. A river in northeastern Africa, often called the longest river in the world.
Many ancient civilizations grew up along the Nile.
3. The Nile delta, the fertile area where the river meets the sea.
Farmers in the Nile delta grow rice and cotton.
4. Used in names of places or things connected to the river, like the Nile Valley.
Tourists visit the Nile Valley to see old temples.