Halmahera

or Hal·ma·hei·ra

[ hal-muh-her-uh, hahl- ]
/ ˌhæl məˈhɛr ə, ˌhɑl- /

noun

an island in NE Indonesia: the largest of the Moluccas. 6928 sq. mi. (17,944 sq. km).
Also called Gilolo, Jilolo.

British Dictionary definitions for halmahera

Halmahera
/ (ˌhælməˈhɪərə) /

noun

an island in NE Indonesia, the largest of the Moluccas: consists of four peninsulas enclosing three bays; mountainous and forested. Area: 17 780 sq km (6865 sq miles) Former names: Djailolo, Gilolo, Jilolo