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Bur·mese | \ ˌbər-ˈmēz 
, -ˈmēs \
, -ˈmēs \ plural Burmese
Definition of Burmese
1 : a native or inhabitant of Burma (Myanmar)
2 : the Tibeto-Burman language of the Burmese people
3 : any of a U.S.-developed breed of slender short-haired cats having gold eyes and a usually dark brown coat
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The first known use of Burmese was in 1824
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