Seychelles

//seɪˈʃɛlz// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An archipelago and country in East Africa, in the Indian Ocean. Official name: Republic of Seychelles.

Example

More examples

"Seychelles is called "Sesel" in Seychellois Creole."

Etymology

After French official and politician Jean Moreau de Séchelles.

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