an island in Torres Strait, between NE Australia and New Guinea: administratively part of Queensland, Australia. Area: 4 sq km (1.5 sq miles)
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Thurs′day Is′land,
- Place Namesan island in Torres Strait between NE Australia and New Guinea;
part of Queensland: pearl fishing. 2283;
1½ sq. mi. (4 sq. km).
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