# Sir Francis Drake Channel

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈsɜː ˈfɹɑːn.sɪs ˈdɹeɪk ˈt͡ʃæn.əl/

## Definitions
1. A strait in the British Virgin Islands.

## Etymology
The strait is named after English explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake (around 1540 - 1596).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sir-francis-drake-channel