A roundabout.
Island
EYE-land
ˈaɪlənd
Noun
Example Sentences
"Turn left at the island."
"Round the island."
Etymology & History
Brummie term for traffic roundabout. From the central island.
Word Details
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Region
Birmingham
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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