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housatonic

/ˌhuː.səˈtɒn.ɪk/

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noun

/ˌhuː.səˈtɒn.ɪk/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее реку, которая берёт начало в западном Массачусетсе, течёт на юг через Коннектикут и впадает в пролив Лонг-Айленд.

A proper noun referring to a river that originates in western Massachusetts, flows southward through Connecticut, and empties into Long Island Sound.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. River in the northeastern United StatesB2formalamerican

    A river that originates in western Massachusetts and flows southward through Connecticut before emptying into Long Island Sound.

    ruРека на северо-востоке США

    • The Housatonic River is a popular spot for fishing and kayaking.
    • Many towns along the Housatonic were settled in the 18th century.
    • The river's name comes from a Native American word meaning 'beyond the mountain'.