Cheju
[ che-joo ]
/ ˈtʃɛˈdʒu /
noun
Formerly Quelpart.
an island S of and belonging to South Korea. 718 sq. mi. (1860 sq. km).
a city on and the capital of this island, on the N coast.
Example sentences from the Web for cheju
The stomach of one individual from Cheju Do contained an earthworm.
Some Reptiles and Amphibians from Korea |Robert G WebbOne of the small individuals from Cheju Do was being eaten by a Zamenis spinalis when found.
Some Reptiles and Amphibians from Korea |Robert G WebbMori (1928a:16) first mentioned in Japanese text the alleged distinctiveness of the salamander occurring on Cheju Do.
Some Reptiles and Amphibians from Korea |Robert G Webb
British Dictionary definitions for cheju
Cheju
/ (ˈtʃɛˈdʒuː) /
noun
a volcanic island in the N East China Sea, southwest of Korea: constitutes a province (Cheju-do) of South Korea. Capital: Cheju. Pop: 302 000 (2005 est). Area: 1792 sq km (692 sq miles)
Formerly called: Quelpart