adélie land

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What does adélie land mean?

An area of Antarctica, claimed by France, one of the five French Southern and Antarctic Lands.

Where does adélie land come from?

Named after Adèle Dumont d'Urville (wife of French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville).

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