euripus

eu·ri·pus

 (yo͝o-rī′pəs)

n. pl. eu·ri·pi (-pī′)

A sea channel characterized by turbulent and unpredictable currents.

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[Latin eurīpus, from Greek eurīpos : eu-, eu- + rhīpē, rush (from rhīptein, to throw).]

euripus

(jʊˈraɪpəs)

n, pl -pi (-paɪ)

(Physical Geography) a strait or channel with a strong current or tide

[C17: from Latin, from Greek Euripos the strait between Boeotia and Euboea, from ripē force, rush]