flinders

noun plural flin·ders \ˈflin-dərz\

Definition of FLINDERS

Middle English flendris

First Known Use: 15th century

geographical name Flin·ders \ˈflin-dərz\

river 520 miles (837 kilometers) Australia in cen Queensland flowing NW into Gulf of Carpentaria

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