nelson river

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Definition of nelson river in English English dictionary

A river of Manitoba, Canada, flowing about 644 km (400 mi) generally north and northeast from Lake Winnipeg to Hudson Bay. The river was long an important route for fur traders. River, north-central Manitoba, Canada. Flowing out of northern Lake Winnipeg into Hudson Bay, it is 400 mi (644 km) long. It was discovered in 1612 by the English explorer Thomas Button, and a trading post of the Hudson's Bay Company was established there 1670. Fur traders used the river as an inland route. The Hudson Bay Railway now follows most of the river's course

Hyphenation

nel·son ri·ver

Turkish pronunciation

nelsın rîvır

Pronunciation

/ˈnelsən ˈrəvər/ /ˈnɛlsən ˈrɪvɜr/