Oder

American

[oh-der] / ˈoʊ dər /

noun

a river in central Europe, flowing from the NE Czech Republic, N through SW Poland and along the border between Germany and Poland into the Baltic. 562 miles (905 km) long.

Oder British

/ ˈəʊdə /

noun

Czech and Polish name: Odra. a river in central Europe, rising in the NE Czech Republic and flowing north and west, forming part of the border between Germany and Poland, to the Baltic. Length: 913 km (567 miles)

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Ostrava has been one of the most-affected towns, after the river Oder burst its banks following heavy downpours on Tuesday.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

“The boys like seeing that you can make art with discarded toilets,” Oder says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2024

“The property just needed some love,” Oder says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2024

For example, a significant share of local respondents were not willing to pay for scenarios in which flooding regimes were fully restored in the Oder Delta.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2024

In a short space, they have travelled through every German province, from the Oder to the Rhine.

From John Ronge: The Holy Coat Of Treves New German-Catholic Chruch by Anonymous

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