Indo-Malayan

American  

[in-doh-muh-ley-uhn] / ˈɪn doʊ məˈleɪ ən /

adjective

1. of Indian and Malayan origin, sponsorship, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of Indo-Malayan

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

A very remarkable distributional fact in regard to them, and one not yet fully explained, is that a large number show affinity with species in the Austro-Malayan rather than in the Indo-Malayan, their nearer, region.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

There are numerous African and Indo-Malayan species, of which C. picta, from India and Indo-Malay, is characterized by its brilliant orange fur, and membranes variegated with orange and black.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" by Various

It is found in the Indo-Malayan region generally.

From Filipino Popular Tales by Fansler, Dean Spruill

The common monkey, Macacus cynomolgus, which is found in all the Indo-Malayan islands, and has spread from Java through Bali and Lombock to Timor.

From The Malay Archipelago, the land of the orang-utan and the bird of paradise; a narrative of travel, with studies of man and nature — Volume 1 by Wallace, Alfred Russel

In spite of vigorous search, the native home of the Florida velvet bean yet remains unknown, but it is probably in the Indo-Malayan region of Southern Asia.

From Florida: An Ideal Cattle State by Association, Florida State Live Stock