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Oder

American  
[oh-der] / ˈoʊ dər /

noun

  1. 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

  1. 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

“I thought, ‘If we can fit a bunk bed in the pantry for the boys, then we should buy the house,’” Oder recalls with a laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2024

“All the things we don’t let them do at home,” notes Oder.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2024

The Oder Delta area, which spans the northern border between Germany and Poland, is particularly suitable for the natural comeback of wildlife.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2024

As the Wendish tribes had practically no cities or recognised markets, the new establishment on the banks of the Oder soon grew to be of great commercial as well as of military importance.

From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus

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