a British colony in the West Indies
"The anguilla government held its annual festival to celebrate Caribbean culture."
type genus of the Anguillidae: eels
"The anguilla serves as the type genus within the family Anguillidae, which encompasses various species of eels."
A British overseas territory in the Caribbean.
"The anguilla government recently announced new tourism initiatives to boost its economy."
The word comes from Latin anguilla, meaning "eel," likely borrowed through an uncertain Romance language. The island's name reflects its long, eel-like shape.