Leeward Islands
Americanplural noun
plural noun
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a group of islands in the Caribbean, in the N Lesser Antilles between Puerto Rico and Martinique
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a former British colony in the E Caribbean (1871–1956), consisting of Antigua, Barbuda, Redonda, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Montserrat, and the British Virgin Islands
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French name: Îles sous le Vent. a group of islands in the S Pacific, in French Polynesia in the W Society Archipelago: Huahiné, Raiatéa, Tahaa, Bora-Bora, and Maupiti. Pop: 30 221 (2002)
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Tammy was forecast to strengthen gradually as it moved toward the Leeward Islands this weekend and could reach hurricane strength by Saturday as it passes Barbuda and St. Martin.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
The National Hurricane Center estimated that the storm, which was about 1,190 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, had sustained winds of 40 miles per hour, with higher gusts.
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
The storm, with winds of about 110 miles per hour, is about 270 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands and should pass Puerto Rico, the U.S.
From Reuters ● Sep. 10, 2023
On Thursday evening, Lee was about 780 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic Ocean.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2023
After the demise of General Codrington, the captain-general of the Leeward Islands, Colonel John Yeamans, a resident proprietor of Antigua, exercised the office of governor of the island.
From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Anonymous
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