Mangrove Cay

English

Etymology

The island in the Bahamas is named for the presence of mangrove trees on the island.

The island in the Turks and Caicos Islands is named for the presence of red mangrove (“Rhizophora mangle”) trees.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmæŋ.ɡɹəʊv ˈkiː/
  • Hyphenation: Man‧grove Cay
  • Rhymes: -iː

Proper noun

Mangrove Cay

  1. An island and district of the Bahamas.
  2. An island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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