Champlain

/ʃæmˈpleɪn/ noun

A lake or geographical feature between New York and Vermont (Lake Champlain), named after the French explorer Samuel de Champlain.

Named after Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635), a French explorer and fur trader who founded Quebec City and extensively explored northeastern North America. His name derives from a French place name meaning 'flat field'.

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