islet

[ ahy-lit ]
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noun
  1. a very small island.

adjective
  1. Anatomy. situated in or pertaining to the islet of Langerhans: islet cells.

Origin of islet

1
From the Middle French word islette, dating back to 1530–40. See isle, -et

Other words from islet

  • is·let·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for islet

islet

/ (ˈaɪlɪt) /


noun
  1. a small island

Origin of islet

1
C16: from Old French islette; see isle

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