Quemoy

Que·moy

[ki-moi]
noun
an island off the SE coast of China, in the Taiwan Strait: controlled by Taiwan. 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).
Also called Chinmen, Jinmen, Kinmen.
Compare Matsu.
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Quemoy (kɛˈmɔɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
an island in Formosa Strait, off the SE coast of China: administratively part of Taiwan. Pop (with associated islets): 80 000 (latest est). Area: 130 sq km (50 sq miles)

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