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Definition of Formosa
1. Noun. An island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea.
Exact synonyms: Taiwan
Generic synonyms: Island
Group relationships: South China Sea
Derivative terms: Formosan
Generic synonyms: Island
Group relationships: South China Sea
Derivative terms: Formosan
Definition of Formosa
1. Proper noun. The name given to Taiwan island (''Ilha Formosa'', "Beautiful Isle") by passing Portuguese mariners in 1544. ¹
2. Proper noun. The name of a province of Argentina. ¹
3. Proper noun. A city of Argentina, capital of Formosa Province. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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