Dead Chest Island

English

Etymology

Etymology uncertain. One apocryphal explanation of the name refers to the marooning of crewmembers of the notorious pirate Edward Teach (around 1680 - 1718).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɛd ˈt͡ʃɛst ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
• Hyphenation: Dead Chest Is‧land
• Rhymes: -aɪlənd

Proper noun

Dead Chest Island

1. An island in the British Virgin Islands.