"Delmarva" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Delaware (“Del”) + Maryland (“mar”) + Virginia (“VA”) Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Delaware|Maryland|Virginia|gloss1=Del|gloss2=mar|gloss3=VA}} Blend of Delaware (“Del”) + Maryland (“mar”) + Virginia (“VA”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Delmarva
  1. A large peninsula on the east coast of the United States, occupied by most of Delaware and portions of Maryland and Virginia; separated from the mainland by Chesapeake Bay. Wikipedia link: Delmarva Categories (place): Peninsulas, Places in the United States
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