Annamese

noun

An·​nam·​ese ˌa-nə-ˈmēz How to pronounce Annamese (audio) -ˈmēs How to pronounce Annamese (audio)
plural Annamese
1
or Annamite : a native or inhabitant of Annam
2
Annamese adjective
Annamite adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Annamese was in 1825

Dictionary Entries Near Annamese

Cite this Entry

“Annamese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Annamese. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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