Duff Islands

proper noun

A small island group lying to the northeast of the Santa Cruz Islands in the Solomon Islands province of Temotu.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. A small island group lying to the northeast of the Santa Cruz Islands in the Solomon Islands province of Temotu.

    Synonyms: Wilson Islands

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA small island group lying to the northeast of the Santa Cruz Islands in the Solomon Islands province of Temotu.

Origin

Named after the missionary ship Duff, captained by James Wilson, which reached them in 1797.

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Chicago

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