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formosa

Formosa (name) means Synonym of Taiwan: an island of East Asia.

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Synonym of Taiwan: an island of East Asia.

Synonym of Taiwan: an administrative division including Formosa and nearby islands.

A prefecture of Fujian, China (Qing Empire) (1683–1885).

A province of China (Qing Empire) (1885–1895).

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Etymology

From Portuguese Formosa, as in Ilha Formosa (literally “Beautiful Island”) and Vila Formosa da Imperatriz (literally “Beautiful Town of the Empress”), from formosa (“beautiful, shapely”), from Latin fōrmōsus (“beautiful, well-formed”), from fōrma (“shape”) + -ōsus (“-ful”), literally “shapeful”. The Brazilian city was named in honor of Empress Teresa Cristina, in the 1840s.

Rhymes for formosa

Rosa dosa tosa Sosa mimosa Barbosa Pedrosa mariposa Espinosa ponderosa

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of formosa?

"formosa" (name) means synonym of Taiwan: an island of East Asia.

What are the different meanings of formosa?

"formosa" has 3 main meanings: 1. Synonym of Taiwan: an island of East Asia; 2. Synonym of Taiwan: an administrative division including Formosa and nearby islands; 3. A prefecture of Fujian, China (Qing Empire) (1683–1885).