"Virgin Gorda" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈvɜː(ɹ).dʒɪn ˈɡɔː(ɹ).də/
Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)də Etymology: Partial derivation from Spanish. The element virgin refers to the island's location in the Virgin Islands. Gorda is the feminine form of Spanish gordo (“fat”). Coined by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus, allegedly because the island's profile resembles a portly woman lying on her back. Etymology templates: {{der|en|es|-}} Spanish, {{cog|es|gordo|t=fat}} Spanish gordo (“fat”), {{coin|en|Christopher Columbus|nat=Spanish|occ=explorer}} Coined by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Virgin Gorda}} Virgin Gorda
  1. An island in the British Virgin Islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the British Virgin Islands Derived forms: Virgin Gorda least gecko
    Sense id: en-Virgin_Gorda-en-name-nukKSvP~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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