Moluccas

[ muh-luhk-uh z ]
/ məˈlʌk əz /

plural noun

a group of islands in Indonesia, between Sulawesi (Celebes) and New Guinea. About 30,000 sq. mi. (78,000 sq. km).
Also called Molucca Islands, Spice Islands.

OTHER WORDS FROM Moluccas

Mo·luc·can, adjective, noun

British Dictionary definitions for spice islands (1 of 2)

Spice Islands

pl n

the former name of the Moluccas

British Dictionary definitions for spice islands (2 of 2)

Moluccas

Molucca Islands

/ (məʊˈlʌkəz, mə-) /

pl n

a group of islands in the Malay Archipelago, between Sulawesi (Celebes) and New Guinea. Capital: Amboina. Pop: 1 990 598 (2000). Area: about 74 505 sq km (28 766 sq miles) Indonesian name: Maluku Former name: Spice Islands