Sir Francis Drake Channel

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English

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Etymology

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The strait is named after English explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake (around 1540 - 1596).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsɜː ˈfɹɑːn.sɪs ˈdɹeɪk ˈt͡ʃæn.əl/
  • Hyphenation: Sir Fran‧cis Drake Chan‧nel
  • Rhymes: -ænəl

Proper noun

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Sir Francis Drake Channel

  1. A strait in the British Virgin Islands.
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