"Booby Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈbuːbi ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
Rhymes: -aɪlənd Etymology: The island is named for the presence of boobies (“seabirds of the Sulidae family”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|boobies||seabirds of the Sulidae family}} boobies (“seabirds of the Sulidae family”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Booby Island}} Booby Island
  1. An island in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Categories (place): Islands, Places in Saint Kitts and Nevis
    Sense id: en-Booby_Island-en-name-ruGNx2WO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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