"Byron Bay" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Presumably derived from nearby Cape Byron, named after John Byron by Captain James Cook. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Byron Bay}} Byron Bay
  1. A coastal town in Byron Shire, north-east New South Wales, Australia. Wikipedia link: Cape Byron, James Cook, John Byron Categories (place): Places in Australia, Places in New South Wales, Towns in Australia, Towns in New South Wales
    Sense id: en-Byron_Bay-en-name-3QzUAqkg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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