pearl of the Antilles en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of French perle des Antilles, from being the richest and most prosperous French colony in the West Indies.
Meanings
- (historical) Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti)
- Cuba
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the pearl of the Antilles | canonical | lexicographic | |
| pearls of the Antilles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |