Burmese

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /bɜː(ɹ)ˈmiːz/
• Rhymes: -iːz

Origin

• from Burma + -ese

Full definition of Burmese

Adjective

1. Of, from, or pertaining to Burma (or Myanmar), the Burmese people or the Burmese language.

Noun

1. A person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent.
2. A medium size, short hair domestic cat breed, originating in Thailand.

Synonyms

• Burman

Proper noun

1. The Sino-Tibetan official language of the country Myanmar. Also known as Myanmar (which is the name preferred by the country's current government).
2. The script in which the Myanmar language is written. Also known as Myanmar.

Anagrams

• embrues