one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis
"The couple booked a romantic getaway to Nevis, which is one of the two main islands that make up Saint Kitts and Nevis."
An island in the Lesser Antilles, part of the nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
"The tourists arrived on Nevis to explore its lush hills and historic sugar plantations."
The word Nevis comes from the Spanish phrase Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, which means "Our Lady of the Snows." This religious title was originally used as the name for the Caribbean island before being adopted into English.