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ceylon | patena |

As a proper noun ceylon

is the old name for sri lanka, prior to 1972.

As a noun patena is

a paten (plate for the host in the eucharist).

ceylon

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • The old name for Sri Lanka, prior to 1972.
  • Usage notes

    The term Ceylon'' is generally considered archaic, having been replaced by ''Sri Lanka,'' but it is still used in some contexts; see .

    Derived terms

    * Ceylonese

    See also

    * (Names of Sri Lanka)

    patena

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A paten (plate for the host in the Eucharist).
  • A grassy expanse in the hill region of Ceylon.
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