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euripus definition

eu·ri·pus (yo̵o rī′pəs)

noun pl. euripi -·pi′ (-pī′)

a strait or channel with a violent current or tide

Etymology: L < Gr euripos < eu- (see eu-) + rhipē, rush, impetus, orig., turning motion < IE *wrei- < base *wer-, to turn > L vertere, Ger reiben, to grate

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