"Necker Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈnɛk.ə(ɹ) ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
Rhymes: -aɪlənd Etymology: The island is named after Dutch squadron commander Jonathan de Neckere. Etymology templates: {{der|en|nl|-}} Dutch Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Necker Island}} Necker Island
  1. An island in the British Virgin Islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the British Virgin Islands
    Sense id: en-Necker_Island-en-name-nukKSvP~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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