Meanings
proper noun
- An island of the Pacific Ocean.
Synonyms: Clipperton Island
- A surname.
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounAn island of the Pacific Ocean.
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Origin
Named after English privateer John Clipperton (1676–1722).
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
APA
Clipperton. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Clipperton
MLA
“Clipperton.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Clipperton. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Clipperton,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Clipperton.
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