"Buck Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈbʌk ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
Rhymes: -aɪlənd Etymology: The islands are named for the presence of buckwood (“Guaiacum sp.”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|buckwood||Guaiacum sp.}} buckwood (“Guaiacum sp.”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Buck Island}} Buck Island
  1. An island in the British Virgin Islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the British Virgin Islands
    Sense id: en-Buck_Island-en-name-nukKSvP~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 30 30
  2. An island in the United States Virgin Islands near Saint Croix. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the United States Virgin Islands
    Sense id: en-Buck_Island-en-name-FCz0poGK
  3. An island in the United States Virgin Islands near Saint Thomas. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the United States Virgin Islands
    Sense id: en-Buck_Island-en-name-snq5IPMw

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