Bengalese

[ben-guh-leez, -lees, beng-]

Ben·ga·lese

[ben-guh-leez, -lees, beng-] adjective, noun, plural Ben·ga·lese.
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to Bengal.
noun
2.
a native or inhabitant of Bengal.

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Bengalese is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1770–80; Bengal + -ese
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