Strait of Georgia en · PROPN
Etymology
Named the "Gulphe of Georgia" in honour of George III by English explorer George Vancouver in 1792. This was changed to "Strait of Georgia" in 1865, a more accurate description of the feature.
Meanings
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A strait that runs between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, Canada.
A cruise liner bound for Alaska was passing through the Strait of Georgia, all lit up like a birthday cake, covered with candles.
2013, Ruth Ozeki, A Tale for the Time Being, Canongate Books (2019), page 186:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Strait of Georgia | canonical | lexicographic |