Advertisement
Advertisement
Billiton
[ bih-lee-ton ]
noun
- an island in Indonesia, between Borneo and Sumatra. 1,866 sq. mi. (4,833 sq. km).
Billiton
/ ˈbɪlɪtɒn; bɪˈliːtɒn /
noun
- an island of Indonesia, in the Java Sea between Borneo and Sumatra. Chief town: Tanjungpandan. Area: 4833 sq km (1866 sq miles) Also calledBelitung
Discover More
Example Sentences
A few miles to the east of Sumatra are the islands of Banka and Billiton, famous for their tin mines.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse