cay

The definition of a cay is a sand bar or small island made up or sand or coral.

(noun)

An example of a cay is Sand Key in the Florida Keys.

See cay in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a low island, coral reef, or sandbar

Origin: Sp cayo

See cay in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A small, low island composed largely of coral or sand.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration (influenced by quay)

Origin: of Spanish cayo

Origin: , probably from Taino

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