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Baikal

Baikal

3 7.2
A very large fresh water lake in southern Siberia, Russia, and the deepest in the world
  • proper noun
  • /ˈbaɪkəl/
: Baikal
  • As a unique ecosystem with exceptionally high degrees of biological diversity and endemism, Lake Baikal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Baikal teal
  • Baikal

Examples

  • Travelers flock to Baikal for its breathtaking views and unique ecosystem.

  • Our destination was Ulan Ude, Irkutsk, and Lake Baikal, which is the largest, deepest, and oldest lake on Earth.

    Academic text (2004)

  • We will get more food when we get to Lake Baikal.

    The Way Back (2010)

  • I believe we are about 500 kilometers north of Lake Baikal.

    The Way Back (2010)

  • Lake Baikal, the largest and deepest freshwater lake on Earth, had long been noted for its remarkable purity.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Lake Baikal is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and diverse wildlife.

  • Many researchers study the unique species found in Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake in the world.

Synonyms

Lake Baikal
vsBaikal
2 4.8

A large, very deep freshwater lake in southern Siberia, Russia

is the shorter single-word name rather than the fuller two-word form

Surface Forms

Baikal main

Etymology

Baikal comes from local Siberian languages and has parts like bai ('rich' or 'nature') and -kul ('lake'). So a helpful way to remember Baikal is as the 'rich lake' or 'lake of nature', which fits this huge, deep freshwater lake with its special life.