Cayman Islands

== English == === Alternative forms === Caiman Islands === Etymology === From Spanish Caymanes, variant of earlier Spanish Lagartos in reference to the early prevalence of marine and freshwater crocodiles on the islands. Spanish caimán and Portuguese caimão are of uncertain etymology, being variously attributed to Taíno kaimán, Kari'na acayouman, and Kongo. === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === the Cayman Islands Three islands constituting an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Caribbean Sea. (metonymic) Offshore bank accounts based in the Cayman Islands. (figuratively, by extension) Tax havens. ==== Synonyms ==== Caymans; Cayman (archaic) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === Appendix:Countries of the world