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    What islands get their name from the Spanish word 'cayo' meaning rock or islet?

    Question #1825. Asked by abba. (Apr 21 00 11:37 AM)


    Roxanne33

    		The Keys in Florida

    Apr 26 00, 5:52 PM
    zbeckabee

    		The Keys were originally inhabited by Calusa and Tequesta Native Americans. They were later found and charted by Ponce de Leon. "Key" is corrupted from the Spanish Cayo, meaning small island.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Keys

    Jan 30 08, 4:47 PM

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