Cay Definition

kē, kā
noun
A low island, coral reef, or sandbar.
Webster's New World

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

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Noun

Singular:
cay
Plural:
cays

Origin of Cay

  • Alteration (influenced by quay) of Spanish cayo probably from Taíno

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Arawakan via Spanish cayo.

    From Wiktionary

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