Norfolk Island

专有名词
中文释义
英 /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/    美 /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/

英文释义

专有名词
  1. An external territory consisting of three islands of Australia in the Pacific Ocean, the main island of which is also named Norfolk Island.
  2. Former name of Santa Cruz: an island of Galapagos, Ecuador. historical

词形变化

Norfolk alternative Territory alternative of alternative

词源

From the duchy of Norfolk in England, q.v. As an Ecuadorian island, clipping of Duke of Norfolk's Island, bestowed by William Ambrosia Cowley in 1684 honor of Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk; his son Henry, the 7th duke; or both. As an Australian island and territory, bestowed by James Cook in 1774 in honor of Mary Howard, wife of the 9th duke.
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