"Dog Islands" meaning in English

See Dog Islands in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈdɒɡ ˈaɪ̯.ləndz/
Rhymes: -aɪləndz Etymology: The islands are named for the former presence of Caribbean monk seals (“Neomonachus tropicalis”). The barking of the seals was confused with that of dogs by early visitors. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Caribbean monk seals||Neomonachus tropicalis}} Caribbean monk seals (“Neomonachus tropicalis”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Dog Islands}} Dog Islands
  1. An archipelago in the British Virgin Islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the British Virgin Islands
    Sense id: en-Dog_Islands-en-name-KsagUBOs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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