Halmahera

or Hal·ma·hei·ra

[ hal-muh-her-uh, hahl- ]
/ ˌhæl məˈhɛr ə, ˌhɑl- /

noun

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

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Also called Gilolo, Jilolo.
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British Dictionary definitions for halmahera

Halmahera
/ (ˌhælməˈhɪərə) /

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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