"Strait of Georgia" meaning in All languages combined

See Strait of Georgia on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

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. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Strait of Georgia}} Strait of Georgia
  1. A strait that runs between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia. Wikipedia link: Strait of Georgia Categories (place): Canada, Straits Synonyms: Georgia Strait [informal]

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