Etymology

Cayman Brac

Cay·man Brac

Today it means: An island and district of the Cayman Islands. Full definition →

Scottish Gaelic brac
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  1. Scottish Gaelic · derived frombrac“bluff”
  2. English todayCayman Brac

Derived from the term cayman (“species of alligatorid”) and Scottish Gaelic brac (“bluff”). The island is named for its higher elevation when compared to the other Cayman Islands.

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