Meanings
proper noun
alternative Governor Strait · alternative Governor Straits · alternative Governor's Straits
- archaicPhillip Channel, part of the Singapore Strait.
Origin
Named after the Spanish governor Dom João da Silva.
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APA
Governor's Strait. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Governor's%20Strait
MLA
“Governor's Strait.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Governor's%20Strait. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Governor's Strait,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Governor's%20Strait.
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