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Etymology of the English word atoll

the English word atoll
derived from the English word atollon
derived from the French word atoll
derived from the Maldivian word atoḷu

Date

The earliest known usage of atoll in English dates from the 17th century.

Cognates

Dutch atol, French atoll, German Atoll, Norwegian atoll, Swedish atoll

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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