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Sumatra

A chicken of a breed native to the island of Sumatra, formerly used in cock-fighting and now mainly kept for exhibition.

suːˈmɑːtɹəDocumented since 1050shistoricalCurrent88 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

A chicken of a breed native to the island of Sumatra, formerly used in cock-fighting and now mainly kept for exhibition.

In the Straits of Malacca one encounters a squall every night; there they are known by the name of Sumatras, crossing as they do from the island bearing that name.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(Singapore, formerly) A squall or violent rainstorm coming from the south.

In the Straits of Malacca one encounters a squall every night; there they are known by the name of Sumatras, crossing as they do from the island bearing that name.
Origin: From , from , from , from . Mentioned in the 11th century in Sanskrit as land of Sumatra, gradually replacing the earlier सुवर्णद्वीप. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • ⚡ BREAKING: At least 16 people are dead following a collision between a bus and a tanker truck in Sumatra, Indonesia. #Indonesia

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Une collision entre un bus et un camion-citerne sur l'île de Sumatra, Indonésie, a tué 16 personnes mercredi. L'accident, suivi d'un incendie, aurait été causé par l'éclatement d'un pneu, selon les autorités.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • 2026-05-06 18:21:08 - According to Indonesian media reports, a collision between a bus and an oil tanker occurred on the Indonesian island of Sumatra on the 6th, resulting in the death of at least 16 people. (Xinhua News Agency)

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Sumatra için 1 parametre eksik o da tamamlanırsa mega gelir.

    Bluesky· May 2026
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