"Walrussia" meaning in English

See Walrussia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of walrus + Russia; a mocking name coined at the time the territory was purchased by the United States from Russia. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|walrus|Russia}} Blend of walrus + Russia Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Walrussia
  1. (derogatory, obsolete) Alaska. Tags: derogatory, obsolete
    Sense id: en-Walrussia-en-name-EmxqSUXX Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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