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Regina

re·gina

UK/ɹɪˈd͡ʒiːnə/ US/ɹɪˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ fairly common formal

noun

Origin

Borrowed from Latin rēgīna (“queen”). The given name originally referred to the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Heaven. The Canadian city was named for Queen Victoria, as suggested by Princess Louise. Doublet of rani.

Phrases

  • Salve Regina

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