"French Cay" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈkiː/
Rhymes: -iː Etymology: Apparently named after the presence of either infamous French pirate François l'Olonnais (around 1630 - around 1669) or that of a French naval engineer who investigated whether the island was fit to host a lighthouse. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=French Cay}} French Cay
  1. An island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Wikipedia link: François l'Olonnais Categories (place): Islands, Places in the Turks and Caicos Islands
    Sense id: en-French_Cay-en-name-yJxZG~SL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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