English Explanatory Dictionary

Green Island

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A small volcanic island of the Republic of China (Taiwan), located southeast of the main island, primarily noted for its prison colonies.
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  1. An outer suburb of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, indirectly named after Green Island (Okaihe) off the nearby coast.
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  1. An island of Antigua and Barbuda.
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  1. An islet off the coast of Kennedy Town, Central and Western district, Hong Kong, situated to the north of Sulphur Channel off Hong Kong Island.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹiːn ˈaɪ̯.lənd/

Word forms

Green Island

Etymology

Calque from Chinese 綠島／绿岛 (Lǜdǎo)

Synonyms

Bonfire Island Low Island Samasana
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