Etymology

Western Bug

Today it means: A river in Belarus, Poland, Ukraine (Bug), flowing northwest 450 miles. Full definition →

Ukrainian За́хідний Буг
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  1. Ukrainian · calque ofЗа́хідний Буг
  2. English todayWestern Bug

Calque of Ukrainian За́хідний Буг (Záxidnyj Buh)

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