islet
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle French islette. By surface analysis, isle + -let.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
islet (plural islets)
- A small island.
- Synonym: eyot
- There is an islet on the other side of this body of water.
- (biology) An isolated piece of tissue that has a specific function.
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small island
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