Ambonese
a native or inhabitant of .
the Austronesian language, having several dialects, spoken by the people of .
a Malay dialect spoken as a lingua franca in the central Moluccas.
of or relating to , its people, or their language.
Historical Examples
This fermented beverage often excites the Ambonese nature to frenzy, though only made from the juice of the arên or sugar palm.
Through the Malay Archipelago Emily Richings
The Dutch Resident finds ample employment, owing to the mania for litigation among the Ambonese.
Through the Malay Archipelago Emily Richings
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