Balkh

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Persian بلخ (balx).

Proper noun

Balkh

Balkh Province
  1. A town in Balkh, province of Afghanistan, historically an ancient city and centre of Buddhism, Islam, and Zoroastrianism and capital of Bactria.
  2. A province of Afghanistan, named after the ancient city.

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