Dog Islands

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The islands are named for the former presence of Caribbean monk seals (Neomonachus tropicalis). The barking of the seals was confused with that of dogs by early visitors.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɒɡ ˈaɪ̯.ləndz/
  • Hyphenation: Dog Is‧lands
  • Rhymes: -aɪləndz

Proper noun[edit]

Dog Islands

  1. An archipelago in the British Virgin Islands.