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River Avon

noun

A river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn. Synonym: Avon.

A river in central England that flows through Stratford-on-Avon and empties into the Severn. Synonyms: Avon, Upper Avon, Upper Avon River.

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... a dozen miles only, and the topographical characteristics change entirely, following the banks of the little river Avon. Bristol was a great seaport in days gone by, but today only coasters and colliers make use of its wharves. The town is charmingly situated, but it is unlovely, and, for the tourist, is only a stepping-stone to somewhere else. The Automobile ...

— The Automobilist Abroad • M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

Words linked to "River Avon" : Upper Avon River, Avon, England, Upper Avon, river