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Strait of Georgia

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Etymology

Named the "Gulphe of Georgia" in honour of George III by English explorer George Vancouver in 1792. This was changed to "Strait of Georgia" in 1865, a more accurate description of the feature.

  1. derived from explorer George Vancouver in 1792

Definitions

  1. A strait that runs between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, Canada.

    • A cruise liner bound for Alaska was passing through the Strait of Georgia, all lit up like a birthday cake, covered with candles.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA