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/mˌɪndənˈaʊ/ /mˌɪndənˈeɪoʊ/ Listen

Mindanao

noun

The second largest island of the Philippines at the southern end of the archipelago; mountainous and volcanic.

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"Mindanao" Quotes from Famous Books

... doubtless the Vandas are hottest; and among these, V. Sanderiana stands first. It was found in Mindanao, the most southerly of the Philippines, by Mr. Roebelin when he went thither in search of the red Phaloenopsis, as will be told presently. Vanda Sanderiana is a plant to be described as majestic rather than lovely, if we may distinguish ...

— About Orchids - A Chat • Frederick Boyle

... of this apostolic life; for of late years the missionary fathers have gone about through these mountains alone, poor and half-naked, having nothing to eat or drink, without shelter or entertainment, on account of the ferocity of the enemy in Mindanao. These latter came forth this year with intent to kill all the fathers that should fall into their hands, on account of a vow which they made to their false god Mahoma that, if he would give them health, they would pursue the fathers who are teaching ...

— The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 • Various

... Forrest's Voyage to New Guinea page 286 quarto edition. The bed-place is described at page 232 and the processional car (per-arakan) at page 241. His whole account of the domestic manners of the people of Mindanao, at the court of which he lived on terms of familiarity, will ...

— The History of Sumatra - Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And - Manners Of The Native Inhabitants • William Marsden

Words linked to "Mindanao" : Moro, Philippine Islands, Philippines, island