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key(2) (iou)



key noun2. [ki:] L17.
[Var. of CAY, infl. in spelling and pronunc. by key var. of QUAY noun.]
A low island, sandbank, or reef, such as one of those common in the W. Indies or off the coast of Florida.
Comb.: Key lime [named after the Florida Keys] a small yellowish lime with a sharp flavour.