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Flussinsel

river island

noun FLOOS-in-zel Rare

Also means

island formed in the middle of a river

Usage Note

Flussinsel is an island that lies within a river's main channel, often created by sediment deposits. Many German cities have historical Flussinseln that became centres of early settlement.

Examples

"Die Flussinsel im Rhein war einst ein wichtiger Rastplatz für Händler."

Natural Translation

The river island in the Rhine was once an important resting place for merchants.

Literal Translation

The river island in the Rhine was once an important resting place for merchants.

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