Little Cayman

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The name of the island is derived from caiman (species of alligatorid). The element little was added to distinguish the island from its neighbours in the Cayman Islands.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɪtl̩ ˈkeɪ.mən/
  • Hyphenation: Lit‧tle Cay‧man
  • Rhymes: -eɪmən

Proper noun[edit]

Little Cayman

  1. An island and district of the Cayman Islands.