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Nigger Head
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English
Etymology
From en niggerhead an isolated coral outcrop.
Proper noun
Nigger Head
en historical A small island in the northern part of Shelburne Bay in far north Queensland, Australia.
Usage notes
This name was retired in 2017 because of its offensive connotations. As of 2022, the island has not been assigned any alternative name.