Laccadive Islands

geographical name

Lac·​ca·​dive Islands ˈla-kə-ˌdēv How to pronounce Laccadive Islands (audio)
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islands in the Arabian Sea north of the Maldives forming Lakshadweep union territory of India

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“Laccadive Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Laccadive%20Islands. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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