Çĭn'ga-lēse1, n. sing. & pl.
(91), n. sing. & pl. [Fr. Cingalais.] A native or inhabitant of Ceylon.
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Cingalese
Çĭn'ga-lēse2, a.
a. Pertaining to Ceylon.
☞ Cingalese is most properly applied to the primitive inhabitants of Ceylon and to that portion of it which is at present occupied by them, Ceylonese to the inhabitants of the island in general.