Barbuda

//bɑɹˈb(j)u.də// name

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Definitions

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  1. 1
    An island and dependency of Antigua and Barbuda. Largest city: Codrington.

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"Antigua and Barbuda is an independent country."

Etymology

From Spanish barbuda (“bearded”), referring perhaps to natives' beards or fig trees. Coined by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus. Compare Lombardy. Doublet of Barbados.

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Antigua and BarbudaBarbuda warblerantigua and barbuda

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