נָהָר
nahar
Everyday HebrewFormsנְהָרוֹת
MeaningA large, natural stream of water that flows into a sea or a lake.
HistoryThis word is very old and appears in the Bible. It comes from a root that means "to flow" or "to shine", because water in a river flows and shines in the sun.
Example
The Jordan is the longest river in Israel.