Barbuda

/bɑrˈbudə/ noun

Definition

an island in the Caribbean, part of the nation Antigua and Barbuda

Etymology

From Spanish 'barbuda' meaning 'bearded', possibly referring to the island's appearance or fig trees

Kelly Says

Barbuda is famous for having one of the largest frigate bird colonies in the world - these pirates of the sky can steal fish right out of other birds' mouths!

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