Pelee Island

geographical name

Pe·​lee Island ˈpē-lē How to pronounce Pelee Island (audio)
island of southeastern Canada in western Lake Erie southwest of Point Pelee, Ontario area 18 square miles (47 square kilometers), population 287

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“Pelee Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pelee%20Island. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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