Harp Island
Synonym of Hao, an atoll in Tuamotu Archipelago, French PolynesiaSynonym of Hao, an atoll in Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)Synonym of Hao, an atoll in Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia.
Origin
A calque of French Île de la Harpe, named by Louis Antoine de Bougainville for its shape'sA calque of French Île de la Harpe, named by Louis Antoine de Bougainville for its shape's supposed resemblance to a harp.
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