"Ebeye" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈiːbaɪ/ [US]
Etymology: Originally a phonetic respelling of German Ebeje, with j mispronounced as if a German word, from Marshallese Ebeje, the older orthographic spelling of Epjā. Later on, re-pronounced as if an English word, leading to modern Marshallese Ibae. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Ebeje}} German Ebeje, {{der|en|mh|Ebeje}} Marshallese Ebeje, {{cog|mh|Ibae}} Marshallese Ibae Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ebeye
  1. The most populous island of Kwajalein atoll, Marshall Islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the Marshall Islands
    Sense id: en-Ebeye-en-name-5m2-JdXA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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