Marianas

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Mariana form-of, plural
  2. 2
    An archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, a part of the geographical Micronesia.

    "After refueling and taking on supplies in New Guinea, we steamed north and east to support the landings on Kwajalein and Eniwetok and the thrusts against the island of Truk. We participated in the famous "Turkey Shoot" in the Marianas, during which we decimated the enemy's forces."

Synonyms

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mariana islandsmariana islands

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"After refueling and taking on supplies in New Guinea, we steamed north and east to support the landings on Kwajalein and Eniwetok and the thrusts against the island of Truk. We participated in the famous "Turkey Shoot" in the Marianas, during which we decimated the enemy's forces."

Etymology

Named after Spanish Queen Mariana of Austria (1634–1696).

Related phrases

Mariana TrenchMarianas TrenchNorthern Mariana IslandsNorthern Marianaspacific ocean

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