Celebes

Translation of "celebes" into Russian

Celebes

Proper noun

/ˈsɛlɪbiːz/

/ˈsɛləˌbiːz/

Celebes

Name of an island; used as a singular proper noun despite the final -s.

Целебес

Celebes is an island in Indonesia known for its diverse wildlife.

Целебес — это остров в Индонезии, известный своим разнообразием дикой природы.

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Celebes

Proper noun

/ˈsɛlɪbiːz/

/ˈsɛləˌbiːz/

The former name of Sulawesi, an island in Indonesia situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands, noted for its diverse cultures and unique wildlife.

Celebes was renowned among naturalists for its distinct fauna long before it was officially renamed Sulawesi.

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