Nelson Island

English

Etymology

Named after a former owner of the island (one Dr. Neilson). When the owner lost his land grant, the island began to be referred to by its current name.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛl.sən ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
  • Hyphenation: Nel‧son Is‧land
  • Rhymes: -aɪlənd

Proper noun

Nelson Island

  1. An island in Trinidad and Tobago.
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