Etymology

Fortunate Isles

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Ancient Greek Μακάρων νῆσοι
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  1. Ancient Greek · calque ofΜακάρων νῆσοι
  2. English todayFortunate Isles

Calque of Ancient Greek Μακάρων νῆσοι (Makárōn nêsoi).

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