The story
The island is named for the presence of prickly pear (“Opuntia sp.”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Prickly Pear Island
Prick·ly Pear Is·landToday it means: An island of Antigua and Barbuda. Full definition →
Today it means: An island of Antigua and Barbuda. Full definition →
The island is named for the presence of prickly pear (“Opuntia sp.”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.