English

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Etymology

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The island is named for the presence of boobies (seabirds of the Sulidae family).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbuːbi ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
  • Hyphenation: Boo‧by Is‧land
  • Rhymes: -aɪlənd

Proper noun

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Booby Island

  1. An island in Saint Kitts and Nevis.