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Ungava

American  
[uhng-gey-vuh, -gah-] / ʌŋˈgeɪ və, -ˈgɑ- /

noun

  1. a region in NE Canada, comprising the larger part of the peninsula of Labrador: incorporated into Quebec province 1912.


Ungava British  
/ -ˈɡɑː-, ʊŋˈɡeɪvə /

noun

  1. a sparsely inhabited region of NE Canada, in N Quebec east of Hudson Bay, part of the Labrador peninsula: rich mineral resources. Area: 911 110 sq km (351 780 sq miles)

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Geese migrating to and from the Ungava Peninsula in far northern Quebec like to winter over in the Latanés’ grain fields.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2019

Ungava Bay, on Quebec’s north coast, has a similarly high tidal range.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

In terms of business, Ungava may yet be a gold mine.

From Time Magazine Archive

Production in Ungava is probably five years away, and some $200 million will be poured into it before a ton of ore is set down at dockside.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Aye, Ungava Bob could sure go, whatever," agreed Dick.

From The Gaunt Gray Wolf A Tale of Adventure With Ungava Bob by Wallace, Dillon