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Formosa

/fɔrˈmoʊsə/
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Definitions of Formosa
  1. noun
    an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
    synonyms: Taiwan
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    island
    a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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