bering

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)

Etymology

From be- (prefix forming verbs from adjectives or nouns, usually with the sense ‘to make, become, or cause to be [like the adjective or noun]’) + ring.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Vitus Bering, Behring, Vitus Behring

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