French Cay

English

Etymology

Apparently named after the presence of either infamous French pirate François l'Olonnais (around 1630 - around 1669) or that of a French naval engineer who investigated whether the island was fit to host a lighthouse.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈkiː/
  • Hyphenation: French Cay
  • Rhymes: -iː

Proper noun

French Cay

  1. An island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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