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English, either from Baron Lamington, Governor of Queensland, Australia 1896-1901, or the English place names Leamington or Lemmington.

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The term "lamington" comes from the English language. It is a type of dessert that consists of squares of sponge cake coated in chocolate and desiccated coconut, named after Lord Lamington, who served as Governor of Queensland, Australia in the late 19th century.

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Did the eruption of Mt Lamington come as a shock?

Given that the eruption of Mt Lamington occurred long before written records or human habitation, it is unknown, but unlikely whether it came as a shock.


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