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Winnipeg

Winnipeg

4.1
A large fresh water lake in southern Manitoba, Canada
  • noun
  • /ˈwɪnɪpɛg/
translation icon : Lago Winnipeg
  • Lake Winnipeg is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Canada.

Examples

  • The Winnipeg lake is perfect for fishing.

  • What activities can you do at Winnipeg lake?

  • Fishermen travel to Winnipeg for its abundant walleye and other fish species.

  • Hundreds of bird species can be found around Winnipeg each year.

  • Fishermen travel to Winnipeg for its abundant walleye and other fish species.

  • Hundreds of bird species can be found around Winnipeg each year.

  • Lake Winnipeg is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Canada.

Synonyms

Lake Winnipeg
vsWinnipeg
3.1

A large freshwater lake in southern Manitoba, Canada with many fishing communities

is the general name for the same large southern Manitoba lake without extra detail

Compounds

Lake Winnipeg
3.1

A large freshwater lake in southern Manitoba, Canada with many fishing communities

Surface Forms

Winnipeg singular
Winnipegs plural

Etymology

Winnipeg comes from a Cree word, wînipêk, which means 'muddy waters'. The lake was named for its shallow, often muddy water, so the name fits the lake today.