doab

/ ˈdəʊɑːb /

noun

1. the alluvial land between two converging rivers, esp the area between the Ganges and Jumna in N India

Word History and Origins

Origin of doab¹

C20: from Persian dōāb, from dō two + āb water

Example Sentences

Our brothers at Cawnpore may have secured Allahabad and other towns in the Doab long ere to-day.

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The greater portion lies within the Doab or level alluvial plain between the Ganges and the Jumna.

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We left Allahabad at noon, and travelled through the rich valley of the Doab, 100 miles, to Cawnpore.

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The names Punjab, Doab, &c., show the root in a clearer shape.

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Farukhabad is one of the healthiest districts in the Doab, but fevers are prevalent during August and September.

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