Burmese
[,bə:'mi:z]
Definition
(noun.) the official language of Burma.
(noun.) a native or inhabitant of Myanmar.
(adj.) of or relating to or characteristic of Myanmar or its people; 'the Burmese capital'; 'Burmese tonal languages' .
Checker: Tina--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to Burmah, or its inhabitants.
(n. sing. & pl.) A native or the natives of Burmah. Also (sing.), the language of the Burmans.
Typist: Serena
Definition
adj. relating to Burma in Farther India or its language.—n. a native of Burma or the language of Burma—also Bur′man.
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Examples
- This may be called the Chinese or MONOSYLLABIC group, and it includes Chinese, Burmese, Siamese, and Tibetan. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The average weight of the native Burmese ruby is about one-eighth of a carat. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- This may be called the Chinese or MONOSYLLABIC group, and it includes Chinese, Burmese, Siamese, and Tibetan. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The average weight of the native Burmese ruby is about one-eighth of a carat. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
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