"Grand Cayman" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈɡɹænd ˈkeɪ.mən/
Rhymes: -eɪmən Etymology: The name of the island is derived from caiman (“species of alligatorid”). The element grand was added to distinguish the island from its neighbours in the Cayman Islands. Etymology templates: {{m|en|caiman|t=species of alligatorid}} caiman (“species of alligatorid”), {{m|en|grand}} grand, {{m|en|Cayman Islands}} Cayman Islands Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Grand Cayman}} Grand Cayman
  1. An island, the largest of the three Cayman Islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the Cayman Islands Derived forms: Grand Cayman thrush
    Sense id: en-Grand_Cayman-en-name-yfXxex0E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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