"Islay" meaning in English

See Islay in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈaɪlə/ Audio: En-Islay.oga
Etymology: Derived from Scottish Gaelic Ìle, but probably ultimately of non-Indo-European (substrate) origin, along with other uncertain names in Scotland such as Skye, Lewis, and Arran. Etymology templates: {{dercat|en|cel|xpi|cel-bry}}, {{der|en|gd|Ìle}} Scottish Gaelic Ìle, {{der|en|qfa-sub|-}} substrate, {{m|en|Skye}} Skye, {{m|en|Lewis}} Lewis, {{m|en|Arran}} Arran Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Islay
  1. The southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides in Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland. Categories (place): Islands, Places in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, Places in Scotland Translations (island of the Inner Hebrides): Ìle (Scottish Gaelic)
    Sense id: en-Islay-en-name-6qXkj8Ah Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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