Formosa

noun5

1. •
   (historical) A dependency of Japan (1895–1945).
2. •
   Synonym of Taiwan: an administrative division including Formosa and nearby islands.
3. •
   (old-fashioned) Synonym of Taiwan: an island of East Asia.

   • We do not want Formosa or any part of Asia for ourselves. We believe that the future of Formosa should be settled peacefully by international action. — 1950
4. •
   A department of Argentina around the city.
5. •
   A province of Argentina around the city.