Thatch Cay

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English

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Etymology

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The name of the island in the Turks and Caicos Islands is uncertain, although it likely refers to the presence of thatch palm trees on the island.

The island in the United States Virgin Islands is named after the presence of Tyre palm (Coccothrinax alta) trees, which were used to make thatched roofs and sacks.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈθæt͡ʃ ˈkiː/
  • Hyphenation: Thatch Cay
  • Rhymes: -iː

Proper noun

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Thatch Cay

  1. An island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
  2. An island in the United States Virgin Islands.