Holy Island


Ho·ly Island

geographical name \ˈhō-lē\

Definition of HOLY ISLAND

1
or Lin·dis·farne \ˈlin-dəs-ˌfärn\ peninsula which becomes an island at high tide N England off NE coast of Northumberland pop 190
2
or Holyhead Island island NW Wales in St. George's Channel off W coast of Anglesey

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