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Afognak

[uh-fawg-nak, uh-fog-]
noun
  1. an island off southern Alaska, in the Gulf of Alaska, N of Kodiak Island. 721 sq. mi. (1867 sq. km).
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Historical Examples of afognak

  • On our steamer was an unmarried lady who was going to Afognak as a missionary.

    Alaska

    Ella Higginson

  • The village of Afognak is located at the southwestern end of Litnik Bay.

    Alaska

    Ella Higginson

  • The white men of Afognak are nearly all Scandinavians, married to, or living with, native women.

    Alaska

    Ella Higginson

  • Leaving Kodiak, the steamer soon reaches Afognak, on the island of the same name.

    Alaska

    Ella Higginson

  • Eric was sent with the Redondo on the rescue party that was headed for Afognak.