Marinduque
[ Spanish mah-rin-doo-ke ]
/ Spanish ˌmɑ rɪnˈdu kɛ /
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noun
an island of the Philippines, between Luzon and Mindora islands. 347 sq. mi. (899 sq. km).
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First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Marin, marina, marinade, marinara, marinate, Marinduque, marine, marine archaeology, marine barometer, marine belt, marine biology
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Marinduque
/ (ˌmɑːrɪnˈduːkeɪ) /
noun
an island of the central Philippines, east of Mindoro: forms, with offshore islets, a province of the Philippines. Capital: Boac. Pop (Marinduque province): 217 392 (2000). Area: 960 sq km (370 sq miles)
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