Jardines de la Reina

Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the plural form of jardín (“garden”) and reina (“queen”). Coined by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus in honour of queen Isabella I of Castille (1451 - 1504). See also Jardines del Rey.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /xaɾˌdines de la ˈreina/ [xaɾˌð̞i.nez ð̞e la ˈrei̯.na]
• Syllabification: Jar‧di‧nes de la Rei‧na

Proper noun

Jardines de la Reina m

1. An archipelago in Cuba