Anguila

See also: anguila

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From the word eel in an unknown language, due to the island's elongated shape. Possibly Italian anguilla or Spanish anguila.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɐ̃ˈɡwi.lɐ/

Proper noun

Anguila f

  1. Anguilla (an archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Caribbean Sea)

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /anˈɡila/ [ãŋˈɡi.la]
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ila
  • Syllabification: An‧gui‧la

Proper noun

Anguila f

  1. Anguilla (an archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Caribbean Sea)

Derived terms

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