Caledonia
[,kæli'dəunjə]
Definition
(noun.) the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland.
Editor: Rosalie--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The ancient Latin name of Scotland; -- still used in poetry.
Typed by Freddie
Examples
- Clarke has lately maintained that this island, as well as New Caledonia, should be considered as appurtenances of Australia. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
Editor: Wallace