Zeylan

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proper noun

An early (Dutch) name for Sri Lanka.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. An early (Dutch) name for Sri Lanka.

Origin

From the Dutch pronunciation of Ceylon.

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Cite this entry
APA

Zeylan. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zeylan

MLA

“Zeylan.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zeylan. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Zeylan,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zeylan.

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