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Trafalgar

tra·fal·gar

UK/tɹəˈfælɡə(ɹ)/ US/ˌtɹæfəlˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ uncommon

noun

1.

a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)

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Origin

From Arabic طَرَف الغَار (ṭaraf al-ḡār, literally “cape of laurel”). The place in Australia is named for the battle.

Phrases

  • Trafalgar Day
  • Trafalgar East
  • Trafalgar Night dinner
  • Trafalgar South
  • Trafalgar Square

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