noun
Uncommon
Ceylon
sih-LON
Ceylon (noun) means Tea grown in Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon), known for its bright color and brisk flavor. Example: “She prefers a strong cup of Ceylon over English breakfast tea.”
noun
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Tea grown in Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon), known for its bright color and brisk flavor.
"She prefers a strong cup of Ceylon over English breakfast tea."
"The tin was labeled "pure Ceylon, orange pekoe.""
How to use Ceylon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTea from Sri Lanka; the country was called Ceylon until 1972.
Common pairings
Ceylon tea
a cup of Ceylon
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Etymology
From Portuguese Ceilão, tracing back through Old French, Persian, Pali, and ultimately Sanskrit siṃhala.
Rhymes for Ceylon
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What does “Ceylon” mean?
The word “Ceylon” means tea grown in Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon), known for its bright color and brisk flavor. In plain terms, tea from Sri Lanka; the country was called Ceylon until 1972.
How do you pronounce “Ceylon”?
“Ceylon” is pronounced sih-LON (/seɪˈlɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ceylon” in a sentence?
Here is “Ceylon” used in a sentence: “She prefers a strong cup of Ceylon over English breakfast tea.”
What part of speech is “Ceylon”?
“Ceylon” is a noun.
Where does the word “Ceylon” come from?
The word “Ceylon” comes from Old French. From Portuguese Ceilão, tracing back through Old French, Persian, Pali, and ultimately Sanskrit siṃhala.
Is “Ceylon” a common word?
“Ceylon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
