Etymology

Wilhelmina Bay

Today it means: A bay of Antarctica. Full definition →

French baie de Wilhelmine
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  1. French · calque ofbaie de Wilhelmine
  2. French · calque ofbaie de Wilhelmine
  3. English todayWilhelmina Bay

From Wilhelmina + bay. Calque of French baie de Wilhelmine. Named after Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. Coined by Belgian Antarctic Expedition.

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