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Definition of gascoyne
gascoyne
/ˈɡæs.kɔɪn/
Gas · coyne
gascoyne Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian An administrative region in the north-west of Western Australia, characterized by its extensive coastline on the Indian Ocean, rugged inland ranges, and sparse population.
Example
"Tourism, pastoralism, and mining are significant contributors to the economy of the Gascoyne."
2
Australian The longest river in Western Australia, which flows westwards and discharges into the Indian Ocean at the coastal town of Carnarvon.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1839 by the British explorer Lieutenant George Grey, who named the river in Western Australia after his friend, Captain J. Gascoyne of the Royal Navy. The surrounding region later took its name from the river.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gascoyne. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gascoyne