Ross Island

proper noun

A volcanic island in the Ross Sea, near Antarctica.

Meanings

proper noun

Origin

Named after British explorer James Ross.

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Ross Island. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ross%20Island

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