Associations to the word «Formosan»

Wiktionary

FORMOSAN, adjective. Of or relating to Formosa or people of Formosa.
FORMOSAN, noun. An inhabitant, resident, or a person of descent from Formosa.

Dictionary definition

FORMOSAN, noun. The Austronesian languages spoken on Formosa.
FORMOSAN, adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language; "the Taiwanese capital is Taipeh".

Wise words

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