French Cay

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English

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Etymology

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Apparently named after the presence of either infamous French pirate François l'Olonnais (around 1630 - around 1669) or that of a French naval engineer who investigated whether the island was fit to host a lighthouse.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈkiː/
  • Hyphenation: French Cay
  • Rhymes: -iː

Proper noun

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French Cay

  1. An island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.