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Definition of ceylon

ceylon

/seɪˈlɑːn/
Cey · lon
Adjective:Ceylonese
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ceylon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The former English name of Sri Lanka, an island country in South Asia located in the Indian Ocean southeast of the Indian subcontinent, used officially until 1972.

2

A variety of brisk, aromatic tea grown in the highlands of Sri Lanka.

Example

"She brewed a pot of pure Ceylon to serve with the afternoon scones."

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• Rhymes for ceylon

• Nearby Words

cevennes
ceviche
ceyhan
ceylon
ceyx
cezanne
cfo

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ceylon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ceylon
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