"Pelican Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
Rhymes: -aɪlənd Etymology: The islands are named after the pelicans which roost there. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Pelican Island}} Pelican Island
  1. An island in Antigua and Barbuda. Categories (place): Islands, Places in Antigua and Barbuda
    Sense id: en-Pelican_Island-en-name-S3L078Vb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 44 45
  2. An island in the British Virgin Islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the British Virgin Islands
    Sense id: en-Pelican_Island-en-name-nukKSvP~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 44 45
  3. An island in Trinidad and Tobago. Categories (place): Islands, Places in Trinidad and Tobago
    Sense id: en-Pelican_Island-en-name-7~9mbGz5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 44 45

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