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Etymology
Coined in 1644 by Dutch explorer w:Abel Tasman|Abel Tasman.

Proper noun
New Holland

1. obsolete A former name for the continent and the country of Australia.

#: 1787: Chart of New Holland — published by J. Stockdale, London ¹
Category:Australia

Synonyms
Australia
Terra Australis (obsolete)

Translations
Latin: Nova Hollandia

• 2006-01-09 21:53 - Kevin Ryde - [[Category:Australia]]

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