Natal

The English word “Natal” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

A former British colony in modern South Africa, existing from 1843 to 1910.

Etymology

From Portuguese Natal (“Christmas”), because the region in South Africa was discovered by the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama on Christmas Day, 1497. Doublet of nada, natal, née, and Noel.

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