Pontchartrain
[pon-cher-treyn] /ˈpɒn tʃərˌtreɪn/
noun
1.
Lake, a shallow extension of the Gulf of Mexico in SE Louisiana, N of New Orleans. 41 miles (66 km) long; 25 miles (40 km) wide.
/ˈpɒntʃəˌtreɪn/
noun
1.
Lake Pontchartrain, a shallow lagoon in SE Louisiana, linked with the Gulf of Mexico by a narrow channel, the Rigolets: resort and fishing centre. Area: 1620 sq km (625 sq miles)
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