Grain Coast en · PROPN
Etymology
A calque of Portuguese Costa da Pimenta after its production of malagueta or Guinea pepper, also known as the grain of paradise, during the Age of Exploration.
Meanings
- (historical) Synonym of Pepper Coast (“the Liberian coast of West Africa”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Grain Coast | canonical | lexicographic |