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How to pronounce champlain

IPA transcription: [ʃæmp'leɪn]

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Noun

  • French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)

  • 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.