"Big Ambergris Cay" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈbɪɡ ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs ˈkiː/
Rhymes: -iː Etymology: 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. Etymology templates: {{m|en|ambergris}} ambergris, {{m|en|big}} big, {{m|en|Little Ambergris Cay}} Little Ambergris Cay Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Big Ambergris Cay}} Big Ambergris Cay
  1. An island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the Turks and Caicos Islands
    Sense id: en-Big_Ambergris_Cay-en-name-yJxZG~SL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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