river avon

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Definition of river avon in English English dictionary

or Lower Avon River, southwestern England. Rising in Gloucestershire, it flows 75 mi (121 km) southwest through Bristol and into the Bristol Channel at Avonmouth, Bristol's port. Below Bristol it has cut through a limestone ridge to form Clifton Gorge, noted for its suspension bridge. or Upper Avon River, central England. Rising in Northamptonshire, it flows 96 mi (154 km) southwest into the River Severn at Tewkesbury. It is known for its scenic beauty, notably in the Vale of Evesham. Important towns along it include Stratford, where William Shakespeare was born

Hyphenation

ri·ver A·von

Turkish pronunciation

rîvır eyvän

Pronunciation

/ˈrəvər ˈāvän/ /ˈrɪvɜr ˈeɪvɑːn/