Mainland Island


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Main·land Island

(mān′lənd) also Po·mo·na (pə-mō′nə)
The largest of the Orkney Islands off the northern coast of Scotland. It is known for its numerous Pictish remains including mounds, underground dwellings, and standing stones.
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