cay

[ key, kee ]

noun

1. a small low island; key.

cay

/ kiː; keɪ /

noun

1. a small low island or bank composed of sand and coral fragments, esp in the Caribbean area Also calledkey

cay

/ kē,kā /

1. A small, low island composed largely of coral or sand.
2. Also called key

Word History and Origins

Origin of cay¹

1700–10; < Spanish cayo; key ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of cay¹

C18: from Spanish cayo, probably from Old French quai quay