Congo Cay

English

Etymology

Named after the former Kingdom of Kongo. The island was used as a holding location for slaves transported from Africa. Compare Lovango Cay.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑŋ.ɡoʊ ˈkiː/
  • Hyphenation: Con‧go Cay
  • Rhymes: -iː

Proper noun

Congo Cay

  1. An island of the United States Virgin Islands.
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