Martaban

[ mahr-tuh-bahn ]

/ ˌmɑr təˈbɑn /

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noun

Gulf of Martaban, an inlet of the Bay of Bengal, in Myanmar (Burma).

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Words nearby Martaban

Mars violet, Marsyas, Mars yellow, mart, Marta, Martaban, martagon, Martagon lily, martel, martelé, martellato

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How to use Martaban in a sentence

Blyth says he obtained a living specimen in Upper Martaban, and recognised it as the same as what had been obtained in Siam.
Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon|Robert A. Sterndale
Mastic, Japan lacquer, and Martaban varnish are some of their products.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2|Various
From Tavay to Martaban, in the kingdom of Pegu, the distance is 72 miles.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VII|Robert Kerr
Martaban was taken on the 5th of April 1852, and Rangoon and Bassein shortly afterwards.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9|Various

Higher up is Prome; while there is another place, Martaban, on the shore of the gulf of that name.
The Three Commanders|W.H.G. Kingston

British Dictionary definitions for Martaban

Martaban

/ (ˌmɑːtɑːˈbɑːn) /

noun

Gulf of Martaban an inlet of the Bay of Bengal in Myanmar

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