Etymology

Dannebrog Islands

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

French îles Danebrog
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  1. French · calque ofîles Danebrog
  2. French · calque ofîles Danebrog
  3. English todayDannebrog Islands

From Dannebrog + islands. Calque of French îles Danebrog. Coined by Belgian Antarctic Expedition.

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