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Formosa Definition & Meaning

formosa
noun
  1. an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea

"Formosa" in song lyrics

See how formosa is used in real songs:

  • "outback steak house vine and formosa"
    AOL — AOL
  • "communists take over china forcing the anti-communist nationalists to flee the island of formosa"
    AOL — AOL
  • "grand formosa"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "formosa"

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Frequently asked questions

What does formosa mean?
an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
What part of speech is formosa?
Formosa is a noun.

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