"Great Dog Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈdɒɡ ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
Rhymes: -aɪlənd Etymology: The island is named for formerly hosting Caribbean monk seals, the barking of which was at first thought to be produced by dogs. The element great was added to distinguish the island from neighbouring islands in the Dog Islands. Etymology templates: {{m|en|great}} great, {{m|en|Dog Islands}} Dog Islands Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Great Dog Island}} Great Dog Island
  1. An island in the British Virgin Islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the British Virgin Islands
    Sense id: en-Great_Dog_Island-en-name-nukKSvP~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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