Columbus
The origin and history of Columbus.
Etymology
From Latin columbus, "dove," the family name of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who gave his name to several places and figures of speech.
The origin and history of Columbus.
From Latin columbus, "dove," the family name of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who gave his name to several places and figures of speech.
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