Timorese

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noun

Ti·​mor·​ese (ˌ)tē-ˌmȯ-ˈrēz 

-ˈrēs

plural Timorese

: a native or inhabitant of the island of Timor

Timorese

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adjective

Ti·​mor·​ese (ˌ)tē-ˌmȯ-ˈrēz 

-ˈrēs

: of or relating to Timor or its people

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Timor, island in southern Malay archipelago + English -ese

First Known Use

Noun

1704, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1704, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for Timorese

• abcs
• absentees
• addressees
• adoptees
• allottees
• amputees
• antifreeze
• appellees
• appointees
• arrestees
• artistes
• assamese