proper noun/ma.ʁi.ɡa.lɑ̃t/
Marie-Galante (an island and dependency of the overseas department of Guadeloupe, France)
Related: Marie-Galantais, Marie-Galantaise
Calque of Spanish Maria Galanda. Coined by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus. The island is named after the flagship of Columbus's expedition, which was named in turn in honour of the Virgin Mary.