Chenab Valley

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A mountainous and culturally diverse region in the Jammu division of the Indian-administered Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, comprising the districts of Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban. The valley is named after the Chenab River, which flows through it.

Pronunciation

/tʃəˈnɑːb ˈvæli/

Word forms

Chenab Valley Chenab Region

Etymology

From Chenab, the name of a major river in northern India and Pakistan, and valley, denoting a low area between hills or mountains.

Related words

Chenab Jammu Doda Kishtwar Ramban

Derived words

Chenab Valley Division Chenab culture Chenabi
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