"Lake Asphaltites" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Calque of Latin Lacus Asphaltites, from Ancient Greek Ἀσφαλτίτης Λίμνη (Asphaltítēs Límnē), from the importance of the lake's free-floating bitumen blocks in ancient trade. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|la|Lacus Asphaltites}} Calque of Latin Lacus Asphaltites, {{der|en|grc|Ἀσφαλτίτης Λίμνη}} Ancient Greek Ἀσφαλτίτης Λίμνη (Asphaltítēs Límnē) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Lake Asphaltites}} Lake Asphaltites
  1. (now historical) Synonym of Dead Sea. Tags: historical Categories (place): Lakes, Seas Synonyms: Dead Sea [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-Lake_Asphaltites-en-name-qKNKx4VR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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