Turks and Caicos Islands: Meaning and Definition of

Turks' and Cai'cos Is'lands

Pronunciation: (tûrks kī&primkōs, kā&prim-), [key]
  1. two groups of islands in the SE Bahamas: British crown colonies. 5675; ab. 166 sq. mi. (430 sq. km). Cap.: Grand Turk.
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