Formosa

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English [edit]

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Etymology [edit]

From Portuguese formosa (beautiful), from Latin formosus (beautifully formed), from forma (form, shape) + the adjective suffix -osus (full of).

Proper noun [edit]

Formosa

  1. The name given to Taiwan island (Ilha Formosa, "Beautiful Isle") by passing Portuguese mariners in 1544.
  2. The name of a province of Argentina.
  3. A city of Argentina, capital of Formosa Province.

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Portuguese [edit]

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Formosa

Alternative forms [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From formosa (beautiful).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (Paulista) IPA: /foɹ.ˈmɔ.za/
  • (South Brazil) IPA: /foɻ.ˈmɔ.za/
  • Homophone: formosa

Proper noun [edit]

Formosa f

  1. Formosa; Taiwan (East Asian island)
  2. Republic of China

Synonyms [edit]