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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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
On the forecast track, the system is expected to remain well northeast of the northern Leeward Islands through early next week.
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the Leeward Islands, and a tropical storm watch was issued for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Dominica.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2022
General Mathew acted as lieut.-governor of the Leeward Islands in 1730; and 13 Sept.
From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (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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