French West Indies
geographical name
islands of the West Indies belonging to France and including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Désirade, Les Saintes, Marie Galante, Saint Barthélemy, and part of Saint Martin
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“French West Indies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20West%20Indies. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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