Johore

or Jo·hor

[ juh-hawr, -hohr ]

/ dʒəˈhɔr, -ˈhoʊr /

noun

a state in Malaysia, on S Malay Peninsula. 7330 sq. mi. (18,985 sq. km).

Example sentences from the Web for johore

Johore had now been effectually defended, Achem had protected itself.

History of the United Netherlands, 1600-09, Vol. IV. Complete |John Lothrop Motley
I do not anticipate that you will be able to conclude any formal treaty with the Rajah of Johore.

At the Point of the Bayonet |G. A. Henty
The Binuas of Johore think that every pawang has an immortal tiger spirit.

Human Animals |Frank Hamel
I was sent to Johore to ask the rajah if he would grant a trading station to the English.

At the Point of the Bayonet |G. A. Henty

They use titles similar to those of the Malays of Borneo and Johore.

The Inhabitants of the Philippines |Frederic H. Sawyer

British Dictionary definitions for johore

Johore

Johor

/ (dʒəʊˈhɔː) /

noun

a state of Malaysia, on the S Malay Peninsula: mostly forested, with large swamps; bauxite- and iron-mining. Capital: Johore Bahru. Pop: 2 740 625 (2000). Area: 18 986 sq km (7331 sq miles)

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Johore

or Jo·hor

noun

Example sentences from the Web for johore

British Dictionary definitions for johore

Johor

noun