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Type Political Subdivision & Island

Meaning & History

Probably means "iron island" in an uncertain South Sulawesi language, from sula (cognate with Indonesian pulau) meaning "island" and mesi (compare Indonesian besi) meaning "iron". This is the name of an island in Indonesia as well as several Indonesian provinces.
Added 3/13/2020 by HL
Edited 9/9/2021 by HL


See Also

User submissions Sulawési, Sulawèsi