Danube

geographical name Dan·ube \ˈdan-(ˌ)yüb\

Definition of DANUBE

river 1771 miles (2850 kilometers) cen & SE Europe flowing SE from SW Germany into Black Sea

— Da·nu·bi·an \da-ˈnyü-bē-ən\ adjective

Dan·ube or G Do·nau \ˈdō-ˌnau̇\ or ancient Da·nu·bi·us \də-ˈnü-bē-əs, da-, -ˈnyü-\ or Is·ter \ˈis-tər\

DANUBE Defined for Kids

geographical name Dan·ube \ˈdan-yüb\

river 1771 mi. (2850 km.) long S Europe flowing from SW Germany into Black Sea

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