Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands in British English
(ˈlækədɪv, ˈmɪnɪˌkɔɪ, ˌʌmənˈdiːviː)
plural noun
the former name (until 1973) of the Lakshadweep Islands
Lakshadweep Islands in British English
(lækˈʃædwiːp)
plural noun
a group of 26 coral islands and reefs in the Arabian Sea, off the SW coast of India: a union territory of India since 1956. Administrative centre: Kavaratti Island. Pop: 60 595 (2001).Area: 28 sq km (11 sq miles)
Former name (until 1973): Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands
Definition of 'Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands'