"Congo Cay" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkɑŋ.ɡoʊ ˈkiː/
Rhymes: -iː Etymology: Named after the former Kingdom of Kongo. The island was used as a holding location for slaves transported from Africa. Compare Lovango Cay. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Lovango Cay}} Lovango Cay Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Congo Cay}} Congo Cay
  1. An island in the United States Virgin Islands. Wikipedia link: Kingdom of Kongo Categories (place): Islands, Places in the United States Virgin Islands
    Sense id: en-Congo_Cay-en-name-lwXdkX13 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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