Etymology

Gand Island

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

French île de Gand
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  1. French · calque ofîle de Gand
  2. French · calque ofîle de Gand
  3. English todayGand Island

From French Gand + English island. Partial calque of French île de Gand. Coined by Belgian Antarctic Expedition.

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