Halmahera

or Hal·ma·hei·ra

[hal-muh-her-uh, hahl-]

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noun

an island in NE Indonesia: the largest of the Moluccas. 6928 sq. mi. (17,944 sq. km).

Also called Gilolo, Jilolo.

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British Dictionary definitions for halmahera

Halmahera

noun

an island in NE Indonesia, the largest of the Moluccas: consists of four peninsulas enclosing three bays; mountainous and forested. Area: 17 780 sq km (6865 sq miles)Former names: Djailolo, Gilolo, Jilolo

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