Congo Cay

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English

Etymology

Named after the former Kingdom of Kongo. The island was used as a holding location for slaves transported from Africa. Compare Lovango Cay.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkɑŋ.ɡoʊ ˈkiː/
Hyphenation: Con‧go Cay
Rhymes: -iː

Proper noun

An island in the United States Virgin Islands.

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