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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A type of cloth from Indonesia.
2. 2
   Any of many species in the family Argasidae, the soft ticks.
3. 3
   A native or inhabitant of Tampa, Florida, United States.

Synonyms

All synonyms

tampanian

Etymology

Etymology 1

Etymology obscure, probably from Tswana tampane.

Etymology 2

Tampa + -an

Related phrases

soft tick

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