Anguilla
an island in the N Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies; a British dependency. 34 sq. mi. (88 sq. km).
- Compare St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla.
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Anguilla is an arid, flat Caribbean island surrounded on all sides by seawater.
Sun+Water= High Tech Caribbean Luxury At The Cusinart Resort | The Daily Beast | June 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut in some circumstances, the two vital elements can work in tandem—as a project recently unveiled in Anguilla reveals.
Sun+Water= High Tech Caribbean Luxury At The Cusinart Resort | The Daily Beast | June 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 2012, the peak demand of Anglec, the Anguilla Electricity Company, Ltd., was about 13.6 megawatts.
Sun+Water= High Tech Caribbean Luxury At The Cusinart Resort | The Daily Beast | June 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBefore the great recession, Anguilla was a favorite for celebrities who wanted to disappear.
Celebrities, Take Note: Anguilla Is Back From the Brink | Debra A. Klein | May 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Before tourism, all Anguilla had was a little bit of salt and boat building,” he says.
Celebrities, Take Note: Anguilla Is Back From the Brink | Debra A. Klein | May 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The other is the willow-cat, or eel-cat (Ictalurus Anguilla), of a pale yellowish or olivaceous color, without spots.
Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others | James Alexander HenshallHe said he had at different periods been stationed in Antigua, Anguilla, Tortola, and some other islands.
The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus | American Anti-Slavery SocietyNot far from Anguilla the fleet was caught in a most terrible hurricane.
Rupert Prince Palatine | Eva ScottIn spite of their external similarity the Gymnotidae have nothing to do with the eels (Anguilla).
A well-known fish (Anguilla vulgaris), of elongated form, common in rivers and estuaries, and esteemed for food.
The Sailor's Word-Book | William Henry Smyth
British Dictionary definitions for Anguilla
/ (æŋˈɡwɪlə) /
an island in the Caribbean, in the Leeward Islands: part of the British associated state of St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla from 1967 until 1980, when it reverted to the status of a British dependency and is now a UK Overseas Territory. Pop: 15 754 (2013 est). Area: 90 sq km (35 sq miles)
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