noun
- Plural of euripus; narrow straits or channels with strong, turbulent currents.
Usage: chiefly historical or geographical; often capitalized when referring to specific straits, especially the Euripus between Euboea and mainland Greece
Examples
- The euripi between the islands created dangerous navigation conditions for ancient sailors.
- Strong currents flow through the euripi during tidal changes.
- The Euripus was famous in antiquity for its unpredictable and violent currents.