ceylonese

Cey·lon·ese

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [see-luh-neez, -nees, sey-]
- /ˌsi ləˈniz, -ˈnis, ˌseɪ-/
- /sˌeɪləʊnˈiːz/

Definitions of ceylonese word

adjective ceylonese of or relating to Ceylon or its inhabitants 3
adjective ceylonese of or relating to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), its people, or their language. 1
noun plural ceylonese a native or inhabitant of Ceylon. 1
noun ceylonese A native of Ceylon. 0
adjective ceylonese Of or pertaining to Ceylon. 0

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; Ceylon + -ese

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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