 guadalcanal |
||
| 1. | [ noun ] (geography) a mountainous island; the largest of the Solomon Islands in the independent state that is a member of the British Commonwealth | |
| Related terms: | island solomon_islands Solomon_Islands | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (military) a battle in World War II in the Pacific (1942-1943); the island was occupied by the Japanese and later recaptured by American forces | |
| Synonyms: | battle_of_Guadalcanal | |
| Related terms: | pitched_battle World_War_II Solomon_Islands | |
| Similar spelling: |
Guadalajara |
|
