escambron

/esˈkam.bɾon/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of coral reef or a small island, typically found in the Caribbean.

“The tourists visited a beautiful escambron off the coast of Jamaica.”

2. noun

A type of saltwater lake or a shallow body of water, often found near the coast.

“The fishermen caught many fish in the escambron near the shore.”

Synonyms

  • cay
  • islet

Antonyms

  • mainland