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Tortola

Pronunciation: /tɔːˈtəʊlə/
Definition of Tortola
  • the principal island of the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Its chief town, Road Town, is the capital of the British Virgin Islands.

Origin:

Spanish, literally 'turtle dove'

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