Big Ambergris Cay

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The island is named for the presence of ambergris on its shores. The element big was added to distinguish the island from Little Ambergris Cay.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɪɡ ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs ˈkiː/
  • Hyphenation: Big Am‧ber‧gris Cay
  • Rhymes: -iː

Proper noun[edit]

Big Ambergris Cay

  1. An island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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