cingalese

Cin`ga*lese", n. sing. & pl. Etym: [Cf. F. Cingalais.] Defn: A native or natives of Ceylon descended from its primitive inhabitants; also (sing.), Defn: the language of the Cingalese. -- a. Defn: Of or pertaining to the Cingalese. [Written also Singhalese.] Note: Ceylonese is applied to the inhabitants of the island in general.

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