Little Cayman in English

IPA: /ˈlɪtl̩ ˈkeɪ.mən/ [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Rhymes: -eɪmən Etymology: The name of the island is derived from caiman (“species of alligatorid”). The element little 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|little}} little, {{m|en|Cayman Islands}} Cayman Islands Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Little Cayman}} Little Cayman

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      "glosses": [
        "An island and district of the Cayman Islands."
      ],
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  "sounds": [
    {
      "ipa": "/ˈlɪtl̩ ˈkeɪ.mən/"
    },
    {
      "rhymes": "-eɪmən"
    }
  ],
  "word": "Little Cayman"
}

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      "args": {
        "1": "en",
        "2": "caiman",
        "t": "species of alligatorid"
      },
      "expansion": "caiman (“species of alligatorid”)",
      "name": "m"
    },
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        "1": "en",
        "2": "little"
      },
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    },
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        "An island and district of the Cayman Islands."
      ],
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          "district"
        ],
        [
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        ]
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  ],
  "sounds": [
    {
      "ipa": "/ˈlɪtl̩ ˈkeɪ.mən/"
    },
    {
      "rhymes": "-eɪmən"
    }
  ],
  "word": "Little Cayman"
}

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"Little Cayman" meaning in English

Proper name