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n. sing. & pl. [ Cf. F. Cingalais. ] A native or natives of Ceylon descended from its primitive inhabitants; also (sing.), the language of the Cingalese. -- a. Of or pertaining to the Cingalese. [ Written also Singhalese. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Ceylonese is applied to the inhabitants of the island in general. [ 1913 Webster ]