Marquesan
noun
Mar·que·san
mär-ˈkā-zᵊn 
-sᵊn
1
: a native or inhabitant of the Marquesas Islands
2
: the Polynesian language of the Marquesans
Marquesan
adjective
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The next few days were spent enjoying fresh pomelos and mangoes, feasting with a local family who served them goat (a Marquesan specialty), snorkeling on colorful reefs and hiking in the otherworldly landscapes.
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“Marquesan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Marquesan. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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