Alfurese

1 of 2

noun

Al·​fu·​rese

¦al-f(y)ə-¦rēz,

-¦rēs

: the language of the Alfuros especially those of Sulawesi

Alfurese

2 of 2

adjective

Al·​fu·​rese

¦al-f(y)ə-¦rēz,

-¦rēs

: of or belonging to an Alfur people

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Alfur + -ese

First Known Use

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1878, in the meaning defined above

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