| Montserrat | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a volcanic island in the Caribbean, in the Leeward Islands: a UK Overseas Territory: much of the island rendered uninhabitable by volcanic eruptions in 1997. Capital: Brades (replacing Plymouth, effectively destroyed by the eruption). Pop: 4000 (2003 est). Area: 103 sq km (40 sq miles) |
| 2. | Ancient name: Mons Serratus a mountain in NE Spain, northwest of Barcelona: famous Benedictine monastery. Height: 1235 m (4054 ft) |