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Merritt Island

geographical name

Mer·​ritt Island ˈmer-ət How to pronounce Merritt Island (audio)
island 40 miles (64 kilometers) long in eastern Florida west of Canaveral Peninsula between the Indian River and the Banana River

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“Merritt Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Merritt%20Island. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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