Niemen

[nee-muh n; Polish nye-men]

noun

a river in the W Soviet Union in Europe, flowing into the Baltic: called Memel in its lower course. 565 miles (910 km) long.

Lithuanian Nemunas.Russian Neman, Nyeman.

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Historical Examples of niemen

By September 23, 1914, Rennenkampf had completed his retreat behind the Niemen.
The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII)
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"The withdrawal of your army beyond the Niemen, sire," replied Balashev.
War and Peace
Leo Tolstoy
So now you want me to retire beyond the Niemen—only the Niemen?
War and Peace
Leo Tolstoy
Boris was among the few present at the Niemen on the day the two Emperors met.
War and Peace
Leo Tolstoy
The Niemen army had to retreat rapidly to escape destruction.
The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8)
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British Dictionary definitions for niemen

Niemen

noun

the Polish name for the Neman

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