"Boracay" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /boˈɾa.kaɪ̯/ [Philippines]
Etymology: From Ati. Probably from Aklanon. Alternatively from Hiligaynon sagay. Etymology templates: {{der|en|atk|-}} Ati, {{der|en|akl|-}} Aklanon, {{der|en|hil|sagay}} Hiligaynon sagay Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Boracay
  1. An island in Western Visayas, Visayas, Philippines, off the northwest tip of Panay island Categories (place): Islands, Places in the Philippines
    Sense id: en-Boracay-en-name-kyJQoI2j Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries
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