Don
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4.9
A large river in southwest Russia that flows into the Sea of Azov
- proper noun
- /dɒn/
:
río Don
- The icon of the Virgin of the Don.
There's a little bit in Siberia and there is, the main thing is actually the Don Cossacks.
- There's a little bit in Siberia and there is, the main thing is actually the Don Cossacks.
Examples
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The Don River flows through several cities before emptying into the Sea of Azov.
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There's a little bit in Siberia and there is, the main thing is actually the Don Cossacks.
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Many fishermen gather along the banks of the Don to catch the abundant fish.
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The landscape along the Don is known for its serene beauty and rich biodiversity.
Synonyms
Don River
vsDon
4.5
A large river in the south of Russia that flows into the Sea of Azov
emphasizes it is a major watercourse rather than a typical one
Compounds
Teflon Don
- Literature
9.9
A person, often a leader, who avoids blame or punishment despite bad actions
Surface Forms
Don main
Etymology
The river name Don comes from an old river word danu that meant 'river' or 'water' long ago and was used for many rivers across Europe and Asia. So the name Don simply means 'river'.