Vltava

[ vuhl-tuh-vuh ]

noun
  1. a river in the W Czech Republic, flowing N to the Elbe. 270 miles (435 km) long.

  • German Mol·dau [mawl-dou, mohl-] /ˈmɔl daʊ, ˈmoʊl-/ .

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How to use Vltava in a sentence

  • Talks at some length of the river of Prague, the Vltava, and gives some of its reflections.

    From a Terrace in Prague | Lieut.-Col. B. Granville Baker
  • It is said to have taken place on the left bank of the Vltava, on the Hradcany Hill.

    The Story of Prague | Count Francis Ltzow
  • Another fine broad road leading to Prague is the Elbe, into which flows the Vltava, some thirty miles north of the capital.

    From a Terrace in Prague | Lieut.-Col. B. Granville Baker
  • It is not the view which you will find on the postcards illustrating this particular spot and calling it "Venice on the Vltava."

    From a Terrace in Prague | Lieut.-Col. B. Granville Baker
  • Of the works that Charles constructed for the beautifying of his capital, several are reflected in the waters of Vltava.

    From a Terrace in Prague | Lieut.-Col. B. Granville Baker

British Dictionary definitions for Vltava

Vltava

/ (Czech ˈvltava) /


noun
  1. a river in the Czech Republic, rising in the Bohemian Forest and flowing generally southeast and then north to the River Elbe near Melnik. Length: 434 km (270 miles): German name: Moldau

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