"Niagara-on-the-Lake" meaning in English

See Niagara-on-the-Lake in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Previously named Niagara, the present name was adopted in 1880 to distinguish it from the town of Niagara Falls. The lake referred to in the name is Lake Ontario. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Niagara-on-the-Lake}} Niagara-on-the-Lake
  1. A town in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario, Canada. Categories (place): Places in Canada, Places in Ontario, Towns in Canada, Towns in Ontario
    Sense id: en-Niagara-on-the-Lake-en-name-PV7Lqkyd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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