Assateague Island

geographical name

As·​sa·​teague Island ˈa-sə-ˌtēg How to pronounce Assateague Island (audio)
island off the coasts of Maryland and Virginia separating Chincoteague Bay from the Atlantic

Note: Assateague Island is famous for its wild horses and has been designated a national seashore.

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“Assateague Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Assateague%20Island. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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