Nevis

[ nee-vis, nev-is ]

noun

1. one of the Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies: part of St. Kitts-Nevis; formerly a British colony. 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km). Compare St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla.
2. Ben. Ben Nevis.

Nevis

noun

1. ˈniːvɪsˈnɛvɪs an island in the Caribbean, part of St Kitts-Nevis; the volcanic cone of Nevis Peak, which rises to 1002 m (3287 ft), lies in the centre of the island. Capital: Charlestown. Pop: 11 181 (2001. Area: 129 sq km (50 sq miles)
2. See Ben Nevis
   ˈnɛvɪs See Ben Nevis