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Rock Island
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English
Etymology
The island near Trinidad is named for its physical characteristics.
Pronunciation
en /ˈɹɒk ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
en Rock Is land
en aɪlənd 3
Proper noun
Rock Island
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The name of a number of islands in various places, as well as a promontory in Ireland.
en island c/Trinidad and Tobago.
en former town p/Quebec c/Canada, now part of en Stanstead.
en neighbourhood city/Fort Lauderdale co/Broward County s/Florida c/USA.
en Q577878 en city/county seat co/Rock Island County s/Illinois c/USA.
en town co/Le Flore County s/Oklahoma c/USA.
en unincorporated community co/Warren County s/Tennessee c/USA.
en unincorporated community co/Colorado County s/Texas c/USA.
en small city co/Douglas County s/Washington c/USA.
en rail Short for the Rock Island Line, or Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
Derived terms
en Rock Island County