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cay
[ key, kee ]
/ keÉȘ, ki /
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noun
a small low island; key.
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Origin of cay
1700â10; <Spanish cayo;see key2
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British Dictionary definitions for cay
cay
/ (keÉȘ, kiË) /
noun
a small low island or bank composed of sand and coral fragments, esp in the Caribbean areaAlso called: key
Word Origin for cay
C18: from Spanish cayo, probably from Old French quai quay
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Scientific definitions for cay
cay
[ kÄ, kÄ ]
A small, low island composed largely of coral or sand. Also called key
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