Balaton

[bal-uh-ton; Hungarian bo-lo-tawn]

noun

a lake in W Hungary: the largest lake in central Europe. About 50 miles (80 km) long; 230 sq. mi. (596 sq. km).

German Plattensee.

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Historical Examples of balaton

Between the edges of the fissure the waves of the Balaton plashed softly.
Timar's Two Worlds
Mr Jkai
As if that was what fogasch swam in the Balaton lake for—that those Germans might eat them!
Timar's Two Worlds
Mr Jkai
At such a season Michael arrived at his villa on the Balaton.
Timar's Two Worlds
Mr Jkai
The lake of Balaton is renowned for a splendid kind of fresh-water fish, the Fogas.
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He got up quickly, bathed as usual in icy water, dressed, and hurried out to see the Balaton.
Timar's Two Worlds
Mr Jkai

British Dictionary definitions for balaton

Balaton

noun

Lake Balaton a large shallow lake in W Hungary. Area: 689 sq km (266 sq miles)

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