scilly isles

plural noun

1. a group of about 140 small islands, SW of Land’s End, England. 6½ sq. mi. (17 sq. km) Capital: Hugh Town.

pl n

1. a group of about 140 small islands (only five inhabited) off the extreme SW coast of England: tourist centre. Capital: Hugh Town. Pop: 2100 (2003 est). Area: 16 sq km (6 sq miles)