Windward Islands
Americannoun
plural noun
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a group of islands in the SE Caribbean, in the Lesser Antilles: consists of the French Overseas Department of Martinique and the independent states of Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines
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French name: Îles du Vent. a group of islands in the S Pacific, in French Polynesia in the W Society Archipelago: Moorea, Maio (Tubuai Manu), and Mehetia and Tetiaroa. Pop: 184 222 (2002)
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Bret formed nearly 1,300 miles east of the southern Windward Islands and was moving west at 21 miles per hour toward the Caribbean Sea.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
The Hurricane Center said that interests in the Windward Islands should monitor the storm as it is expected to approach the islands late Friday and Saturday.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 23, 2020
But the storm was turning northward and was expected to move away from the Windward Islands by evening, according to the latest NHC advisory.
From Reuters ● Sep. 22, 2019
Dorian could bring 2-4 inches of rain in Barbados, the Windward Islands, and Dominica through Tuesday, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches of rain in the region, according to Dean.
From Fox News ● Aug. 26, 2019
The governor of the Windward Islands resides in Grenada and is administrator of it.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
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