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isle
[ahyl] 
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island
[ahy-luhnd]
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | land surrounded by body of water |
| Synonyms: | archipelago, atoll, bar, cay, enclave, haven, isle, islet, key, peninsula, reef, refuge, retreat, sanctuary, shelter |
| Main Entry: | cay |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | small island |
| Synonyms: | ait, isle, islet |
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| Concept: | Island. |
| Category: | 2. Fluid matter; specific fluids |
| Synonyms: |
-nouns
island, isle, islet, eyot, ait, holf, reef, atoll, breaker; archipelago; islander.
-adjectives
insular, seagirt; archipelagic.
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