Okinawan

//ˌɒkiːˈnɑːwən// adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of the island, city or Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, from or relating to the island, city or Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A Ryukyuan language of Okinawa.

Example

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"An adventurous sort, Lester downed the whole bottle of habu sake in one show-stopping chug. Only the snake was left, securing Lester as an Okinawan national treasure."

Etymology

From Okinawa + -an.

Related phrases

Okinawan habu

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