Virgin Gorda

English edit

Etymology edit

Partial derivation from Spanish. The element virgin refers to the island's location in the Virgin Islands. Gorda is the feminine form of Spanish gordo (“fat”). Coined by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus, allegedly because the island's profile resembles a portly woman lying on her back.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈvɜː(ɹ).dʒɪn ˈɡɔː(ɹ).də/
Hyphenation: Vir‧gin Gor‧da
Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)də

Proper noun edit

Virgin Gorda

An island in the British Virgin Islands.

Derived terms edit

Virgin Gorda least gecko