cumberland

• Nom propre désignant notamment une rivière des États-Unis, prenant sa source dans le sud-est du Kentucky et coulant vers l'ouest à travers le nord du Tennessee pour se jeter dans l'Ohio au sud-ouest du Kentucky. Il peut aussi s'agir d'un nom de lieu ou d'un patronyme.

A proper noun referring to a river that rises in southeastern Kentucky and flows westward through northern Tennessee to become a tributary of the Ohio River in southwestern Kentucky.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Historical figureC1formalbritish

   A title referring to William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, an English general and son of King George II, known for his role in the Battle of Fontenoy.

   Cumberland (titre)

   • The Duke of Cumberland led the British forces at the Battle of Fontenoy.
   • Cumberland was a controversial figure in British military history.
   • Historians often debate the strategies of Cumberland during the Jacobite rising.

2. River in the United StatesB2formalamerican

   A river that originates in southeastern Kentucky and flows westward through northern Tennessee, eventually joining the Ohio River in southwestern Kentucky.

   Cumberland (rivière)

   • The Cumberland River is a major waterway in the southeastern United States.
   • Many towns along the Cumberland River rely on it for transportation and recreation.
   • The river's course through Tennessee offers scenic views and wildlife habitats.