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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“Burmese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Burmese. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Burmese was in 1824
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