Mahé

British  

/ mɑːˈheɪ /

noun

1. an island in the Indian Ocean, the chief island of the Seychelles. Capital: Victoria. Pop: 71 900 (2002 est). Area: 147 sq km (57 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The explosion, which took place on Mahé Island off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, “has caused massive damage” to an industrial area called Providence, the president’s office said in a statement.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2023

The documents were similar to those found in Catholic churches and other places that had been vandalised in Mahé, Seychelles' largest island, prosecutors further alleged.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023

Police say the case is related to the discovery of two bodies exhumed from a cemetery on the island of Mahé.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023

You see just two women, Ms. Munyaneza and Holland Andrews; you also hear electronic music by Alain Mahé.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2017

He was a Canadian of the family of Le Gardeur, who still lives, bearing the title of Marquis, and is, I believe, Governor of Pondicherry or Mahé in our Indian possesions.

From The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette by Lighthall, W. D. (William Douw)