"Tortola" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /toɹˈtoʊlə/ [US], /tɔːˈtəʊlə/ [UK]
Rhymes: -əʊlə Etymology: Named after the Dutch island of Tholen with integration of the contracted preposition ter. The toponym was later (incorrectly) reinterpreted as a derivation from Spanish tórtola (“turtle dove”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|nl|-}} Dutch, {{m|nl|Tholen}} Tholen, {{m|nl|ter}} ter, {{cog|es|tórtola|t=turtle dove}} Spanish tórtola (“turtle dove”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Tortola
  1. An island in the British Virgin Islands, the largest and most populated. Categories (place): Islands, Places in the British Virgin Islands Derived forms: Tortolan, Tortolian
    Sense id: en-Tortola-en-name-ieHAZRku Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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