Mont·ser·rat (m nt s -r t ) An island in the Leeward Islands of the British West Indies northwest of Guadeloupe. Discovered and named by Columbus in 1493, it was colonized by the English after 1632 but held by the French at various periods before being awarded to Great Britain in 1783. |
Montserrat
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1. (Placename) a volcanic island in the Caribbean, in the Leeward Islands: a UK Overseas Territory: much of the island rendered uninhabitable by volcanic eruptions in 1997. Capital: Plymouth. Pop.: 4 500 (1998 est.). Area: 103 sq. km (40 sq. miles)
2. (Placename (Spanish)) a mountain in NE Spain, northwest of Barcelona: famous Benedictine monastery. Height: 1235 m (4054 ft.) Ancient name Mons Serratus [mɒnz səˈrætəs]
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| Noun | 1. |  Montserrat - a volcanic island in the Caribbean; in the West Indiesthe Indies, West Indies - the string of islands between North America and South America; a popular resort area Montserratian - a native or inhabitant of Montserrat |
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