isle

English

/aɪ̯l/

noun
Definitions
  • A (small) island, compare with islet.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ile borrowed from Old French ille derived from Latin insula (island).

Origin

Latin

insula

Gloss

island

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji
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