Cayman Brac

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English

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Etymology

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Derived from the term cayman (species of alligatorid) and Scottish Gaelic brac (bluff). The island is named for its higher elevation when compared to the other Cayman Islands.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkeɪ.mən ˈbɹæk/
  • Hyphenation: Cay‧man Brac
  • Rhymes: -æk

Proper noun

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Cayman Brac

  1. An island and district of the Cayman Islands.