"Sambre" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The word "sambre" has a few possible meanings depending on the context.
1. Sambre is a river in northern France, about 225 kilometers (139 miles) long, which forms part of the border between Belgium and France.
2. The Battle of the Sambre (1815) was a battle fought on the Sambre River during the War of the Seventh Coalition.
3. Sambre in linguistics, refers to the Sambre-Meuse language, or Walloon language.
Samarkand is a city located in modern-day Uzbekistan, in the region of Transoxiana, which was a key crossroads of the ancient Silk Road, a major trade route that connected China with the Mediterranean region. The city's name is derived from the name of the Sogdian word "Samerakand," which means "stone fort."<br><br>Samarkand is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, including its many historical monuments, such as:<br><br>1. Registan Square: A grand public square surrounded by three madrasahs (Islamic schools) and a mosque.<br>2. Bibi-Khanym Mosque: A magnificent mosque built in the 14th century, one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world.<br>3. Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum: A mausoleum built for the grandson of the emir Timur (also known as Tamerlane), a Turco-Mongol ruler who founded the Timurid Empire.<br>4. Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis: A famous cemetery featuring blue-tiled mausoleums and tombstones.<br>5. Ulugh Beg Observatory: A medieval astronomical observatory built in the early 15th century.<br><br>Samarkand has been an important center of art, literature, science, and culture throughout history, and its architecture reflects a blend of Islamic, Persian, and Russian influences.
Samarskite is a rare mineral, an oxide of manganese, iron, and titanium, discovered in 1847. Its chemical formula is AgBiNb2O6 with several other minerals having various substitutions, such as Ni, Co, and Fe), and it crystallizes in the monoclinic system. In 2021, samarskite was identified as the gemstone "tatyanaite".
The Sambadrome (or Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí) is a massive, 700-meter-long (2,300 ft) what in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a specifically designed track for parades of the samba schools during the Carnaval celebrations. The Sambadrome is U-shaped with a slight incline, with 7 sections (ordeirias), each divided into squares for the samba schools to parade in front of a large audience.
The word "Sambucus" refers to:<br><br> A genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae, commonly known as elder trees or bushes. They are commonly recognized by their clusters of small, fragrant flowers.<br> In medicine, the elder tree is associated with the production of elderberry, which is used for its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.<br> In sports, Sambucus is also the name of a genus of invertebrate animals, specifically a type of wasp.