Ba·li·nese
| \ ˌbä-li-ˈnēz
, ˌba-, -ˈnēs \
, ˌba-, -ˈnēs \
Definition of Balinese
1
: a native or inhabitant of Bali
2
: any of a breed of slender long-haired cats that originated as a spontaneous mutation of the Siamese
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“Balinese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Balinese. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of Balinese was in 1820
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