cay (k , k )n. A small, low island composed largely of coral or sand. [Alteration (influenced by quay) of Spanish cayo, probably from Taino.] |
cay [keɪ kiː]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a small low island or bank composed of sand and coral fragments, esp in the Caribbean area Also called key
[from Spanish cayo, probably from Old French quai quay]
| cay (k, k) A small, low island composed largely of coral or sand. Also called key. |
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| Noun | 1. |  cay - a coral reef off the southern coast of FloridaEverglade State, FL, Florida, Sunshine State - a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War coral reef - a reef consisting of coral consolidated into limestone |
Translations
cay
n → (kleine) Insel, Koralleninsel f
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