Redonda

See also: redonda

English

Etymology

From Spanish redonda (“round”), from earlier Spanish Santa Maria la Redonda. Coined by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus. The island is named for its rounded shape.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /rəˈdɒn.də/
  • Hyphenation: Re‧don‧da
  • Rhymes: -ɒndə

Proper noun

Redonda

  1. An island and dependency of Antigua and Barbuda.

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