Definitions for islay
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1. holly-leaved cherry, holly-leaf cherry, evergreen cherry, islay, Prunus ilicifolianoun

   California evergreen wild plum with spiny leathery leaves and white flowers

2. Islaynoun

   an island of western Scotland at the southern end of the Inner Hebrides

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1. Islaynoun

   The southernmost island of the inner Hebrides in Scotland.

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1. Islay

   Islay ( (listen) EYE-lə; Scottish Gaelic: Ìle, Scots: Ila) is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides", it lies in Argyll just south west of Jura and around 40 kilometres (22 nautical miles) north of the Northern Irish coast. The island's capital is Bowmore where the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery are located. Port Ellen is the main port.Islay is the fifth-largest Scottish island and the eighth-largest island of the British Isles, with a total area of almost 620 square kilometres (240 sq mi). There is ample evidence of the prehistoric settlement of Islay and the first written reference may have come in the first century AD. The island had become part of the Gaelic Kingdom of Dál Riata during the Early Middle Ages before being absorbed into the Norse Kingdom of the Isles. The later medieval period marked a "cultural high point" with the transfer of the Hebrides to the Kingdom of Scotland and the emergence of the Clan Donald Lordship of the Isles, originally centred at Finlaggan. During the 17th century the power of Clan Donald waned, but improvements to agriculture and transport led to a rising population, which peaked in the mid-19th century. This was followed by substantial forced displacements and declining resident numbers. Today, it has over 3,000 inhabitants, and the main commercial activities are agriculture, malt whisky distillation and tourism. The island has a long history of religious observance, and Scottish Gaelic is spoken by about a quarter of the population. Its landscapes have been celebrated through various art forms, and there is a growing interest in renewable energy in the form of wave power. Islay is home to many bird species such as the wintering populations of Greenland white-fronted and barnacle goose, and is a popular destination throughout the year for birdwatchers. The climate is mild and ameliorated by the Gulf Stream.

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1. islay

   Islay is an island in Scotland, known as the fifth-largest Scottish island, located off the west coast. It's part of the southernmost of the Inner Hebrides group. Islay is particularly famous for its strong, peaty whiskies and is home to several world-renowned distilleries including Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig. It's also known for its wildlife and nature reserves.

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1. Islay

   Islay, is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides", it lies in Argyll just south west of Jura and around 40 kilometres north of the Irish coast. The island's capital and largest settlement is Bowmore where the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery are located. Port Ellen is the main port. Islay is the fifth largest Scottish island and the seventh largest island surrounding Great Britain, with a total area of almost 620 square kilometres. There is ample evidence of the prehistoric settlement of Islay and the first written reference may have come in the 1st century AD. The island had become part of the Gaelic Kingdom of Dál Riata during the Early Middle Ages before being absorbed into the Norse Kingdom of the Isles. The later medieval period marked a "cultural high point" with the transfer of the Hebrides to the Kingdom of Scotland and the emergence of the Clan Donald Lordship of the Isles, originally centred at Finlaggan. During the 17th century the Clan Donald star waned, but improvements to agriculture and transport led to a rising population, which peaked in the mid-19th century. This was followed by substantial forced displacements and declining resident numbers.

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1. Islay

   a large mountainous Island 13 m. W. of Kintyre, Scotland; much of it is cultivated; dairy produce, cattle, and sheep are exported; there are lead, copper, and manganese mines, marble quarries, and salmon fisheries; the distilleries produce 400,000 gallons of whisky annually.

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Anagrams for islay »

1. yalis

2. saily

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of islay in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of islay in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of islay in a Sentence

1. Michael Russell:

   If this is actually happening on Islay, and laid on by some sort of tour company I would want to see it stopped immediately.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=islay
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Islay
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islay
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=islay
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Islay