cay

cay  (k, k)

n.

A small, low island composed largely of coral or sand.

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[Alteration (influenced by quay) of Spanish cayo, probably from Taino.]

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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]

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cay  (k, k)

A small, low island composed largely of coral or sand. Also called key.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

cay - a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida Florida key, key Everglade 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