sky island n. an isolated ecosystem occurring at a high altitude, such as on a mountain top, which shows evolutionary tendencies similar to those occurring on islands surrounded by water. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
sky island n.— «It’s a difficult bird to study because it’s distributed across a fragmented range of mountaintops which we sometimes refer to as “sky islands.”» —“Researchers work to ensure survival of a rare...
power dog n.— «She had had some close calls before last week’s attack, and had seen pit bulls and other “power dogs,” as she calls them, roaming the neighborhood, chains jangling behind them.» —“Dog-attack victim...
grind n.— «It’s the people that make Hawaii what it is, without them it’s just another tropical island with beautiful beachs, clean water, fresh air, and mean grinds (hey, that’s not that bad!).» —“Re: Polynesian Culture...
soul’s leap n.— «There are points on each of the main islands that are referred to as “soul’s leaps”—where spirits leave that island after death.» —“Mokumanamana may hold Hawaiian secrets” by Diana...
area boy n.— «Markets, shops, stalls and businesses remained closed in most of the mainland while the densely-populated area of the island reported violence, mainly by miscreants known here as “area boys.”» —“Nigeria:...