noun
Cuba
KYOO-buh
noun
1
A country made up of the largest island in the Caribbean, with Havana as its capital.
"Cuba is known for its classic cars, cigars, and vibrant music."
How to Use Cuba
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Caribbean island nation south of Florida.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Cuba, itself from the Taino language, the language of the island's indigenous inhabitants before European contact.