Etymology

Gerlache Strait

Today it means: A strait in Antarctica. Full definition →

French détroit de Gerlache
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  1. French · calque ofdétroit de Gerlache
  2. French · calque ofdétroit de Gerlache
  3. English todayGerlache Strait

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

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