Chao Phraya

geographical name

Chao Phra·​ya chau̇-ˈprī-ə How to pronounce Chao Phraya (audio)
-prä-ˈyä
variants or Me Nam
river 227 miles (365 kilometers) long in west central Thailand formed by the confluence of the Nan and Ping rivers and flowing south into the Gulf of Thailand

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“Chao Phraya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chao%20Phraya. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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