Anguila

See also: anguila

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Anguilla, Anguilha

Etymology

From the word eel in an unknown language, due to the island's elongated shape. Possibly Italian anguilla or Spanish anguila.

Pronunciation

(Portugal, Brazil) IPA^(key): /ɐ̃.ˈɡi.lɐ/

Proper noun

Anguila f

Anguilla (an island and overseas territory of the United Kingdom, located in the Caribbean)

Related terms

enguia

Spanish

Proper noun

Anguila f

Anguilla (British overseas territory in the Caribbean)

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