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Daugava

American  
[dou-gah-vah] / ˈdaʊ gɑˌvɑ /

noun

  1. Latvian name of Dvina.


Daugava British  
/ ˈdaʊɡaˌva /

noun

  1. the Latvian name for the Western Dvina

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The island of Zakusala, in Riga’s Daugava river, emerged as the likeliest site.

From The Guardian • Mar. 29, 2018

Meanwhile, a German ship has arrived at the mouth of the Daugava, and Dietrich and Kangars persuade the the local Latvian Lord, Kaupa, to return in it to Rome with Dietrich.

From Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse by Cropley, Arthur

The Daugava now, in Kegums rapids' spray, Tossed hard the little boat upon the stream.

From Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse by Cropley, Arthur

As the council is breaking up the Goddess Staburadze reveals that she has rescued a young man from the River Daugava, where he was cast down by two witches.

From Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse by Cropley, Arthur

In their fight they stumble to the very edge of the high cliffs above the River Daugava.

From Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse by Cropley, Arthur