Associations to the word «Formosan»

Wiktionary

FORMOSAN, adjective. Of or relating to Formosa or people of Formosa.
FORMOSAN, noun. An inhabitant, resident, or a person of descent from Formosa.

Dictionary definition

FORMOSAN, noun. The Austronesian languages spoken on Formosa.
FORMOSAN, adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language; "the Taiwanese capital is Taipeh".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke