What is another word for moluccas?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒlʌkəz] (IPA)

Moluccas, also known as the Maluku Islands or the Spice Islands, is a group of islands in Indonesia known for their rich natural resources and diverse culture. Synonyms for Moluccas include Spice Islands, Maluku Islands, North Moluccas, and South Moluccas. These islands have played a significant role in the spice trade for hundreds of years, attracting traders and merchants from across the globe. The Moluccas are famous for producing spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and mace, which have led to the region being called the "Spice Islands". The islands are also home to stunning beaches, tropical rainforests, and striking landscapes that are worth exploring.

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  • Equivalence

    • Proper noun, plural
      molucas.
    • Proper noun, singular
      moluccan.

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Usage examples for Moluccas

Cabot determined to abandon his commission to the moluccas, and to find the country whence the silver came.
"The South American Republics Part I of II"
Thomas C. Dawson
The occupation of the Philippines and moluccas gave rise to new disputes between Spain and Portugal as to their rights under the Treaty of Tordesillas.
"The South American Republics Part I of II"
Thomas C. Dawson
Birds of Paradise were articles of tribute from native chiefs, and a sacred character belonged to the feathered tribe, wheeling between earth and sky above the spicy groves of the alluring moluccas.
"Through the Malay Archipelago"
Emily Richings

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