Indies

//ˈɪndiz// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
plural of indy form-of, plural
2
plural of indie form-of, plural

Proper Noun

1
The East Indies, including India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and adjacent lands. plural, plural-only
"There followed a remarkable period of maritime expansion by the Portuguese, who by the end of the century would establish a sea route to the Indies, rounding Africa and crossing the Indian Ocean to reach the subcontinent itself and the Spice Islands that lay beyond."
2
The West Indies, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and other islands of the Caribbean. plural, plural-only
3
The Western Hemisphere, during the early period of European colonization and exploration. historical, plural, plural-only
"the Spanish Indies"

Synonyms

Example

"A severe ocean storm hit the West Indies."

Etymology

From Latin India.

Related phrases

East Indies West Indies dutch east indies east indies puerto rico southeast asia west indies

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