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Euripus
Translation of "euripus" into Russian
euripus
Noun
UK
/jʊəˈrɪpəs/
US
/jʊˈrɪpəs/
euripus
euripi pl
euripuses pl
The euripus in the ancient city was known for its strong currents.
Эврип в древнем городе был известен своими сильными течениями.
Definitions
euripus
Noun
UK
/jʊəˈrɪpəs/
US
/jʊˈrɪpəs/
A narrow tract of water where the tide or a current flows with great force, often causing turbulence.
The sailors navigated carefully through the euripus, wary of the strong currents that could easily capsize their boat.
In ancient architecture, a narrow channel or moat surrounding a building, temple, or arena, often filled with water for drainage or spectacle purposes.
The amphitheatre’s arena was bordered by an euripus that could be flooded to stage naval displays.