George Dog Island

English

Etymology

The island is named for formerly hosting Caribbean monk seals, the barking of which was at first thought to be produced by dogs. The element George was added to distinguish the island from neighbouring islands in the Dog Islands. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ ˈdɒɡ ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
  • Hyphenation: George Dog Is‧land
  • Rhymes: -aɪlənd

Proper noun

George Dog Island

  1. An island in the British Virgin Islands.
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