French Cay

English

Etymology

Apparently named after the presence of either infamous French pirate François l'Olonnais (around 1630 - around 1669) or that of a French naval engineer who investigated whether the island was fit to host a lighthouse.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈkiː/
Hyphenation: French Cay
Rhymes: -iː

Proper noun

French Cay

An island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.