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Lundy

Lundy (name) means a small island in the Bristol Channel off the coast of Devon, England, known for its puffin colonies. Example: “Birdwatchers travel to Lundy every spring to see the puffins nest.”

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A small island in the Bristol Channel off the coast of Devon, England, known for its puffin colonies.

"Birdwatchers travel to Lundy every spring to see the puffins nest."

A surname.

"Detective Lundy was the lead investigator on the case."

How to use Lundy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly the name of a small English island famous for puffins.

Word forms

Lundys plural

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Etymology

The island's name comes from Old Norse "lundi" ("puffin") plus "ey" ("island") — literally "puffin island."

Origin: Old Norse

Rhymes for Lundy

Bundy Mundy maundy grundy burgundy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lundy” mean?

The word “Lundy” means a small island in the Bristol Channel off the coast of Devon, England, known for its puffin colonies. In plain terms, most commonly the name of a small English island famous for puffins.

How do you use “Lundy” in a sentence?

Here is “Lundy” used in a sentence: “Birdwatchers travel to Lundy every spring to see the puffins nest.”

What part of speech is “Lundy”?

“Lundy” is a name.

Where does the word “Lundy” come from?

The word “Lundy” comes from Old Norse. The island's name comes from Old Norse "lundi" ("puffin") plus "ey" ("island") — literally "puffin island.".

How many meanings does “Lundy” have?

“Lundy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small island in the Bristol Channel off the coast of Devon, England, known for its puffin colonies.

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