Ceylon Definition

ceylon
noun
  1. an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India
  2. a republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948

"Ceylon" in song lyrics

See how ceylon is used in real songs:

  • "veddahs of ceylon"
    AOL — AOL
  • "where is ceylon"
    AOL — AOL
  • "foreign currency ceylon"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "ceylon"

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