Chiloe
- proper noun
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Chiloé
- The Chilean coast is similar to the Norwegian coast, and there are large numbers of well-sheltered potential sites for expansion along the coast south of Chiloe Island where the industry is now centered.
- Chiloe Island
Or he could be the sailor who gets married in Veracruz and never comes back to his island, to his fragrant oceanic Chiloe.
- Or he could be the sailor who gets married in Veracruz and never comes back to his island, to his fragrant oceanic Chiloe.
Examples
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Chiloe Island, Chile
Blog text (20) -
Farmers are reporting excellent yields with growth rates exceeding some of the best Scottish and Norwegian operations, at least partially due to the warmer water temperatures in the Chiloe area.
Academic text (1990) -
There will be evenings of racing dolphins (my father's dream) in the frigid South Pacific waters off the island of Chiloe, Chile, bringing to mind the wonderful works.
Fiction book (1994) -
The island of Chiloe is famous for its distinctive wooden churches and vibrant local culture.
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Many tourists visit Chiloe to experience its unique folklore and beautiful scenery.
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The annual festival on Chiloe Island attracts visitors from all over Chile and beyond.
Compounds
A group of islands off southern Chile known for fishing, wooden churches, and rainy green scenery
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Chiloe likely comes from a local indigenous word like chilwe meaning 'seagull' or 'place of seagulls'. So, the name fits the island's many sea birds and its coastal culture.
