windward isles

Thân thiện

The ship sails toward the windward isles.

Definition

Proper noun: * The Windward Isles: A specific group of islands located in the southeastern region of the West Indies, constituting the southern part of the Lesser Antilles island chain.

Usage

• The term "Windward Isles" is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific geographical grouping. It is often used in historical, geographical, and meteorological contexts.
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Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used synonymously with the southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Its name originates from their position relative to the prevailing northeasterly trade winds; they are more "windward" (exposed to the wind) compared to the Leeward Islands to the north.

Variants and Related Words

• Windward Islands: This is a more common contemporary variant and official name for the same island group. "Windward Isles" is often considered a more traditional or historical term.
• Lesser Antilles: The larger island arc that includes both the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands.
• Leeward Islands: The group of islands north of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles.

Synonyms

• Windward Islands

Học thuật

Noun

1. a group of islands in the southeastern West Indies; the southern part of the Lesser Antilles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Windward Islands
• Windward Isles