burmese
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Of or about or characteristic of Myanmar or its people.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
bermeezSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
bɚˈmiz
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Definition
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noun
chiefly in the plural
A person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent.
The Sino-Tibetan official language of the country Burma. Also known as Myanmar (which is the name preferred by the country's current government).
The script in which the Burmese language is written.
adjective
Of or relating to or characteristic of Myanmar or its people
Of or relating to Burma (Myanmar) or its people or language.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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A short-haired breed with body similar to the Siamese cat but having a solid dark brown or grey coat.
Tree of India and Burma yielding a wood resembling mahogany.
The Tibeto-Burman language spoken in northern Burma and Yunnan.
The Tibeto-Burman language spoken in northern Burma and Yunnan.
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