noun
Strait of Hormuz
Geographical proper noun referring to the strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
ホルムズ海峡は、世界の石油輸送の要衝です。
The Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for global oil transport.
From English 'Hormuz' (ultimately from Persian هرمز) + 海峡 (かいきょう, 'strait').