Redonda

See also: redonda

English

Etymology

From Spanish redonda (“round”), from earlier Spanish Santa Maria la Redonda. Coined by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus. The island is named for its rounded shape.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /rəˈdɒn.də/
Hyphenation: Re‧don‧da
Rhymes: -ɒndə

Proper noun

Redonda

An island and dependency of Antigua and Barbuda.

Derived terms

Redondan
Little Redonda
Redonda anole
Redonda skink

Anagrams

Deronda, adorned

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