"Cayman Brac" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkeɪ.mən ˈbɹæk/
Rhymes: -æk Etymology: Derived from the term cayman (“species of alligatorid”) and Scottish Gaelic brac (“bluff”). The island is named for its higher elevation when compared to the other Cayman Islands. Etymology templates: {{m|en|cayman|t=species of alligatorid}} cayman (“species of alligatorid”), {{der|en|gd|brac|t=bluff}} Scottish Gaelic brac (“bluff”), {{m|en|Cayman Islands}} Cayman Islands Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Cayman Brac}} Cayman Brac
  1. An island and district of the Cayman Islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the Cayman Islands
    Sense id: en-Cayman_Brac-en-name-rF4mVckS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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