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Webster 1913 Edition


Burmese

Burˊmese′

,
Adj.
Of or pertaining to Burmah, or its inhabitants.
Noun.
s
ing.
&
pl.
A native or the natives of Burma (Myanmar). Also (
sing.
), the language of the Burmans.

Definition 2024


Burmese

Burmese

English

Adjective

Burmese (not comparable)

  1. Of, from, or pertaining to Burma (or Myanmar), the Burmese people or the Burmese language.

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Noun

Burmese (plural Burmese)

A playful Burmese.
  1. A person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent.
  2. A medium size, short hair domestic cat breed, originating in Thailand.

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Proper noun

Burmese

  1. The Sino-Tibetan official language of the country Myanmar. Also known as Myanmar (which is the name preferred by the country's current government).
  2. The script in which the Myanmar language is written. Also known as Myanmar.

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See also

  • Appendix:Burmese Swadesh list for a Swadesh list of basic vocabulary words in Burmese

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