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IPA transcription: [ʃæmp'leɪn]
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Noun
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French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
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a lake in northeastern New York, northwestern Vermont and southern Quebec; site of many battles in the French and Indian War and in the American Revolution and in the War of 1812
Usage examples
- The Boquet River enters Lake Champlain in the town east of Willsboro village.
- Within the town are two villages: Champlain and of Rouses Point.
- It was divided between Berthier-Montcalm, Champlain, and Saint-Maurice.
- The Saranac River flows eastward through the town to Lake Champlain.
- Shoreham is located in western Addison County along the shore of Lake Champlain.
- The Great Chazy River flows through the village to Lake Champlain.
- The village is on the west shore of Lake Champlain.