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islet

is·let

UK/ˈaɪ.lət/ US/ˈaɪlɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a small island

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Origin

From Middle French islette. By surface analysis, is(le) + -let. Mostly displaced native Middle English eyt, eit and Middle English holm, holme (See eyot and holm for more).

Phrases

  • islet of Langerhans
  • islets of Langerhans

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