Sava

American

[sah-vah] / ˈsɑ vɑ /

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noun

a river flowing east from western Slovenia, through Croatia to the Danube at Belgrade, Serbia. 450 miles (725 km) long.

Sava British

/ sɑːv, ˈsɑːvə /

noun

a river in SE Europe, rising in NW Slovenia and flowing east and south to the Danube at Belgrade. Length: 940 km (584 miles)

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"Melania" appeared on the banks of the River Sava in July 2020, four months before her human inspiration left the White House.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

In 2013, I filmed traditional slava celebrations at the school, a joyous occasion paying tribute to St Sava through song, dance and drama.

From BBC • May 6, 2023

It said all measures were being taken to contain the outbreak in Lonjsko Polje, a flood plain by the Sava River known for its unique environment.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2022

"A large part of Ukrainians are going to relatives who work abroad," said Father Alexandru Flavian Sava, the archdiocese's spokesman.

From Reuters • Mar. 16, 2022

Miss Durham plumes herself for having sent back to Belgrade the Order of St. Sava, and seeing that it is bestowed for learning she did well.

From The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 by Baerlein, Henry

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