"Strait of Juan de Fuca" meaning in All languages combined

See Strait of Juan de Fuca on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈstɹeɪt əv ˌ(h)wɑːn də ˈfuːkə/
Etymology: Named by English explorer Charles William Barkley in 1787, in honour of Juan de Fuca, a Greek explorer who probably sailed the strait in 1592. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Strait of Juan de Fuca}} Strait of Juan de Fuca
  1. (US) A strait that runs between the southern end of Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula. Wikipedia link: Strait of Juan de Fuca Tags: US Categories (place): Canada, Straits, United States Synonyms: Juan de Fuca Strait [Canada], Straits of Juan de Fuca Translations (strait between Vancouver Island and Olympic Peninsula): Détroit de Juan de Fuca (French)

Alternative forms

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