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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."
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A surname.
"Detective Lundy was the lead investigator on the case."
How to use Lundy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly the name of a small English island famous for puffins.
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Etymology
The island's name comes from Old Norse "lundi" ("puffin") plus "ey" ("island") — literally "puffin island."
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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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