Guadalcanal Definition & Meaning

guadalcanal
noun
  1. a mountainous island; the largest of the Solomon Islands in the independent state that is a member of the British Commonwealth
  2. a battle in World War II in the Pacific (1942-1943); the island was occupied by the Japanese and later recaptured by American forces

"Guadalcanal" in song lyrics

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  • "map of guadalcanal"
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  • "uss guadalcanal"
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  • "battle at guadalcanal"
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