Meaning of Dardanelles in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɑrdnˈɛlz/

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  1. Noun

    Dardanelles

    Definitions

    1. the strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara that separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey
  2. 2. the unsuccessful campaign in World War I (1915) by the English and French to open a passage for aid to Russia

    Examples

    • « defeated by the Turks »

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