Indes

French

Etymology

From Latin India or from Latin Indus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃d/

Proper noun

Indes f pl (plural only)

  1. Indosphere (a region of Asia), i.e. both South and Southeast Asia
  2. (uncommon) East Indies (a region of Asia)
  3. (historical, uncommon) plural of Inde, Indias

Synonyms
  • Indes orientales

Derived terms
  • Grandes Indes
  • Indes occidentales
  • Mer des Indes
  • Petites Indes
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