Virgin Gorda

English

Etymology

Partial derivation from Spanish. The element virgin refers to the island's location in the Virgin Islands. Gorda is the feminine form of Spanish gordo (“fat”). Coined by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus, allegedly because the island's profile resembles a portly woman lying on her back.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɜː(ɹ).dʒɪn ˈɡɔː(ɹ).də/
• Hyphenation: Vir‧gin Gor‧da
• Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)də

Proper noun

Virgin Gorda

1. An island in the British Virgin Islands.

Derived terms

• Virgin Gorda least gecko