Aldabra
/ (ælˈdæbrə) /
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noun
an island group in the Indian Ocean: part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (1965–76); now administratively part of the Seychelles
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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alcyonarian, Alcyone, Alcyoneus, Ald., Alda, Aldabra, Aldabra Islands, Aldactone, Aldan, Aldebaran, Aldeburgh
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Example sentences from the Web for Aldabra
The huge land-tortoises of Aldabra have been imported, and seem to find a congenial home in the island.
Cruise of the 'Alert'|R. W. CoppingerThe end of the week brought us up to the Aldabra Islands, one of the puzzles of the world.
The Cruise of the Cachalot|Frank T. Bullen