"Shepherd Islands" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named by James Cook after Anthony Shepherd (c. 1721 – 1796), British astronomer and friend of Cook. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Shepherd Islands}} Shepherd Islands
  1. An archipelago between the larger islands of Epi and Efate in the province of Shefa, Vanuatu. Wikipedia link: Anthony Shepherd, James Cook, Shepherd Islands Categories (place): Islands, Places in Vanuatu
    Sense id: en-Shepherd_Islands-en-name-jHaRDrlp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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