Petite Martinique

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An island of Grenada.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛ.ti mɑː(ɹ).tɪˈniːk/

Word forms

Petite Martinique

Etymology

Derived from French petit (“small”) and the toponym Martinique. The island was named for its resemblance to Martinique. Compare Petit Canouan, Petit Nevis, Petit Saint Vincent, Petite Dominique and Petite Mustique.

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