"Trobriand Islands" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after French naval officer Jean François Sylvestre Denis de Trobriand (1765–1799). Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|naval officer||||}} naval officer, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Jean François Sylvestre Denis de Trobriand}} Jean François Sylvestre Denis de Trobriand, {{named-after|en|Jean François Sylvestre Denis de Trobriand|born=1765|died=1799|nat=French|occ=naval officer|wplink==}} Named after French naval officer Jean François Sylvestre Denis de Trobriand (1765–1799) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Trobriand Islands}} Trobriand Islands
  1. An archipelago of coral atolls off the east coast of New Guinea. Synonyms: Trobriands Derived forms: Trobriand Islander
    Sense id: en-Trobriand_Islands-en-name-bTvv4oQS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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