"Ross Island" meaning in English

See Ross Island in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Named after the explorer James Ross. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Ross Island}} Ross Island
  1. A volcanic island in the Ross Sea near Antarctica. Wikipedia link: Ross Island Categories (place): Islands

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