Vinland

geographical name

Vin·​land ˈvin-lənd How to pronounce Vinland (audio)
a portion of the coast of North America visited and so called by Norse voyagers about a.d. 1000

Note: Vinland is thought to be located along the Atlantic coast in what is now eastern or northeastern Canada.

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“Vinland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vinland. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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