Etymology

Anvers Island

Today it means: An island of Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica. Full definition →

French île d'Anvers
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  1. French · calque ofîle d'Anvers
  2. French · calque ofîle d'Anvers
  3. English todayAnvers Island

From French Anvers + English island. Partial calque of French île d'Anvers. Coined by Belgian Antarctic Expedition.

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