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cay

 

[ keษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tropical animal

A cay is a small, low-elevation, sandy island on the surface of a coral reef. Cays are typically found in tropical climates and are popular destinations for tourists.

Synonyms

atoll, islet, key

Examples of usage

  • The crystal-clear waters surrounding the cay were perfect for snorkeling.
  • The cay was inhabited by a variety of tropical birds and marine life.

Translations

Translations of the word "cay" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ herbata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠ่Œถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฉ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤaj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤaj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Œถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ te

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรฉ

Etymology

The word 'cay' comes from the Spanish 'cayo', which means 'small island'. Cays are formed over thousands of years as coral reefs grow upwards towards the surface of the ocean. These unique landforms play a crucial role in supporting marine life and are often important habitats for various species.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,635 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.