Great Dog Island

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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 great was added to distinguish the island from neighbouring islands in the Dog Islands.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈdɒɡ ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
  • Hyphenation: Great Dog Is‧land
  • Rhymes: -aɪlənd

Proper noun[edit]

Great Dog Island

  1. An island in the British Virgin Islands.