Mortuary Beach in English

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Etymology: A pun with mortuary for the similar-sounding monastery, in reference to numerous fatalities resulting from the strong waves and currents there. Head templates: {{en-prop|head=Mortuary Beach}} Mortuary Beach

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        "Monastery Beach, part of the Carmel River State Beach in California, United States."
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"Mortuary Beach" meaning in English

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