Strait of Juan de Fuca
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Named by English explorer Charles William Barkley in 1787, in honour of Juan de Fuca, a Greek explorer who sailed the strait in 1592.[1]
Pronunciation
- enPR: wänʹʹ du̇ fūʹku̇
Proper noun
- (US) A strait that runs between the southern end of Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula.
Synonyms
- Juan de Fuca Strait (Canada)
Translations
strait between Vancouver Island and Olympic Peninsula
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References
- "Juan de Fuca Strait." BC Geographical Names.
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