Orsk

geographical name

ˈȯrsk How to pronounce Orsk (audio)
city of southeastern Russia in Europe on the Ural River population 240,000

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“Orsk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Orsk. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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