"Eyre Peninsula" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after English explorer Edward John Eyre (1815–1901), who explored parts of the peninsula in 1839–41. Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|explorer||||}} explorer, {{lang|en|Edward John Eyre}} Edward John Eyre, {{named-after|en|Edward John Eyre|born=1815|died=1901|nat=English|occ=explorer}} Named after English explorer Edward John Eyre (1815–1901) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Eyre Peninsula}} Eyre Peninsula
  1. A triangular peninsula in South Australia. Wikipedia link: Edward John Eyre Categories (place): Peninsulas, Places in Australia, Places in South Australia Derived forms: Lower Eyre Peninsula
    Sense id: en-Eyre_Peninsula-en-name-ytobZBzQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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