Antilles
[an-til-eez]
- a chain of islands in the West Indies, divided into two parts, the one including Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico (Greater Antilles), the other including a large arch of smaller islands to the SE and S (Lesser Antilles or Caribees).
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The Caribbean or Antillean fauna is an exceedingly rich and varied one.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tideAugusta Foote Arnold
He was one of the foremost authorities and writers on Cuban and Antillean archaeology.
The History of Cuba, vol. 3Willis Fletcher Johnson
The same applies to Florida where, however, Antillean influences may be traced, especially in pottery designs.
Man, Past and PresentAgustus Henry Keane
This Antillean species is found in Florida, and is one of the gems among the American shallow-water shells.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tideAugusta Foote Arnold
In this province are the Antillean Mountains, now mostly submerged, the principal axes of which trend east and west.
North AmericaIsrael C. Russell
Antilles
- the Antilles a group of islands in the CaribbeanSee also Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles
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