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Makassar

geographical name Ma·kas·sar \mə-ˈka-sər\

Definition of MAKASSAR

1
or Ma·cas·sar strait Indonesia between E Borneo & W Sulawesi
2
— see ujung pandang
— Ma·kas·sar·ese \mə-ˌka-sə-ˈrēz, -ˈrēs\ noun
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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Makassar
  2. macassar ebony
  3. Ujung Pandang
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