Fortunate Isles

proper noun

Cape Verde.

Similar
Happy IslesIslands of the Blessed
OriginAncient Greek Μακάρων νῆσοι →
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Meanings

proper nounthe Fortunate Isles
  1. obsoleteCape Verde.
  2. Greekhuman sciencesSynonym of Islands of the Blessed.

    Synonyms: Happy Isles, Islands of the Blessed

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounSynonym of Islands of the Blessed.

Similar
Happy IslesIslands of the Blessed
Also see
happy isles

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΜακάρων νῆσοι
  2. EnglishFortunate Isles

Calque of Ancient Greek Μακάρων νῆσοι (Makárōn nêsoi).

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