Cayman Islands

English

Alternative forms
  • Caiman Islands

Etymology

From Spanish Caymanes, variant of earlier Spanish Lagartos in reference to the early prevalence of marine and freshwater crocodiles on the islands. Spanish caimán and Portuguese caimão are of uncertain etymology, being variously attributed to Taíno kaimán, Galibi Carib acayouman, and Kongo.

Pronunciation
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Proper noun

Cayman Islands

  1. Three islands in the Caribbean Sea constituting an overseas territory of the United Kingdom.

Synonyms

Derived terms
  • Cayman Islander
  • CYM

Translations

See also
  • Appendix:Countries of the world
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