Etymology

Lemaire Channel

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

French chenal de Lemaire
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  1. French · calque ofchenal de Lemaire
  2. French · calque ofchenal de Lemaire
  3. English todayLemaire Channel

From Lemaire + channel. Partial calque of French chenal de Lemaire. Named after Belgian officer and explorer Charles Lemaire. Coined by Belgian Antarctic Expedition.

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