Laptev Sea

geographical name

Lap·​tev Sea ˈlap-ˌtef How to pronounce Laptev Sea (audio)
-ˌtev
variants or formerly Nordenskjöld Sea
ˈnȯr-dᵊn-ˌshəld How to pronounce Laptev Sea (audio)
-ˌshu̇ld,
-ˌshēld
arm of the Arctic Ocean in Russia between the Taymyr Peninsula and the New Siberian Islands

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“Laptev Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Laptev%20Sea. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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