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Seltsisaared

1 [sel'tsi+saared] plural proper noun

EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 22.05.2025

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On sageli väidetud, et saared said nime Briti Kuningliku Seltsi auks, kes rahastas James Cooki meresõite. Cook ise aga kirjutas logiraamatus 1769, et kolm saart, mida ta nägi (Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora), moodustasid jätkuva rea, seepärast nimetas ta nad Seltsisaarteks.

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Seltsisaared
Seltsisaarte
Seltsisaari

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