Assateague Island
geographical name
As·sa·teague Island
ˈa-sə-ˌtēg 
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 4 Nov. 2025.
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