"Bananaland" meaning in All languages combined

See Bananaland on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Audio: EN-AU ck1 Bananaland.ogg
Etymology: From banana + -land, since the tropical coast of Queensland is suited to growing bananas. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|banana|land}} banana + -land Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bananaland
  1. (Australia, slang) Queensland. Tags: Australia, slang Categories (topical): Nicknames Derived forms: Bananalander Related terms: banana bender
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          "ref": "2010, Graham Seal, Great Australian Stories: Legends, Yarns and Tall Tales, page 216:",
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