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Moluccan

Moluccan

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From the Moluccas islands in eastern Indonesia or about the people and culture there
  • adjective
  • /məˈlʌkən/
: molucense
  • Scarlet Macaws, larger Blue and Gold Macaws, and Moluccan Cockatoos.

Examples

  • She learned to cook several Moluccan dishes that feature unique local ingredients.

  • The Moluccan culture is rich in traditions that reflect the islands' history and diversity.

  • The Moluccan islands are known for their beautiful landscapes and vibrant biodiversity.

Surface Forms

Moluccan positive

Morphology

Moluccan = Moluccas (transparent) = Moluccas + an

Formed regularly from the place name 'Moluccas' with the productive English suffix '-an' to create an adjective meaning 'relating to the Moluccas'.

Etymology

Moluccan comes from the name of the Moluccas, a group of islands in eastern Indonesia once called the 'Spice Islands' because of their nutmeg and cloves. So Moluccan means 'from the Moluccas' or 'relating to their people or culture'.