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What does West Indies mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word West Indies? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. The islands of the Caribbean sea.
  2. (cricket) A Federation of Caribbean states which, together with Guyana, play Test matches as if they were a single nation.
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That plan appeared to be well on course until a flurry of wickets shortly after tea had West Indies wobbling.
Last summer, West Indies slumped to their first series defeat against England for 31 years and were then whitewashed 5-0 in Australia.
Substitute David Mutendera needlessly had a shy at the striker's end and the resultant overthrow fetched the West Indies four valuable runs.
It is our hope and prayer that the humpback and other whales will be protected in the West Indies and other parts of the world.
The new West Indies management team seemed to have had a liking for the use of cutting-edge technology in its verbal assault.
Bob Woolmer, the Pakistan coach, has maintained that his team will not take West Indies lightly in spite of whitewashing them in the one-dayers.

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