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Peipus

[ pahy-puh s ]

/ ˈpaɪ pəs /

noun

a lake in the N Europe, on the border between Estonia and the W Russian Federation. 93 miles (150 km) long; 356 sq. mi. (920 sq. km).

Russian Chudskoye Ozero. Estonian Peip·si

[peyp-see] /ˈpeɪp si/.

Example sentences from the Web for peipus

While he was making preparations for the siege, a small fleet appeared on the lake of Peipus, to oppose his designs.

The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia |Voltaire

British Dictionary definitions for peipus

Peipus

/ (ˈpaɪpəs) /

noun

a lake in W Russia, on the boundary with Estonia: drains into the Gulf of Finland. Area: 3512 sq km (1356 sq miles) Russian name: Chudskoye Ozero