Etymology

Gerlache Island

Today it means: An island of the Rosenthal Islands, Antarctica. Full definition →

French île de Gerlache
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  1. French · calque ofîle de Gerlache
  2. French · calque ofîle de Gerlache
  3. English todayGerlache Island

From French Gerlache + English island. Partial calque of French île de Gerlache. Named after Belgian naval officer Adrien de Gerlache.

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