"Walvis Bay" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Literally "Whale Bay", this form of the Afrikaans and Dutch name prevails in English. For previous variants see Walvis Bay#Etymology. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Walvis Bay}} Walvis Bay
  1. A city and bay in Namibia. Wikipedia link: Walvis Bay#Etymology Categories (place): Bays, Cities in Namibia, Places in Namibia Translations (City in Namibia): Walvisbaai (Afrikaans), Walvisbaai (Dutch)
    Sense id: en-Walvis_Bay-en-name-6sfu-ofH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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