Baikal

proper noun

Meaning

A rift lake in southern Siberia, Russia, famous for being the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake.

Examples

Scientists travel to Lake Baikal every winter to study the unique biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth.
The crystal-clear ice of Baikal attracts photographers from all over the globe during the coldest months.

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Baikal

proper noun

Pronunciation: /baɪˈkɑːl/

Definition

A rift lake in southern Siberia, Russia, famous for being the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake.

Examples

Scientists travel to Lake Baikal every winter to study the unique biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth.
The crystal-clear ice of Baikal attracts photographers from all over the globe during the coldest months.

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