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English
Etymology
Coined in 1644 by Dutch explorer w:Abel Tasman|Abel Tasman.
Proper noun
New Holland
- 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
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