What does "lake champlain" mean?

A north–south running lake surrounded by the Champlain Valley, in upstate New York, Vermont and southern Quebec, spanning the United States and Canada, mostly lying within the U.S.; separating the Adirondacks from the Green Mountains and Appalachians.

What is a synonym for "lake champlain"?

Common synonyms include: champlain.

Lake champlain

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A north–south running lake surrounded by the Champlain Valley, in upstate New York, Vermont and southern Quebec, spanning the United States and Canada, mostly lying within the U.S.; separating the Adirondacks from the Green Mountains and Appalachians.

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champlain

Etymology

From lake + Champlain (“Samuel de Champlain”). Named after Samuel de Champlain, French explorer. From French Champlain.

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