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
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Hal•ma•he•ra 
(hal′mə her′ə, häl′-),USA pronunciation n. 
- Place Namesan island in NE Indonesia: the largest of the Moluccas. ab. 100,000;
6928 sq. mi. (17,944 sq. km). Also, Hal′ma•hei′ra. Also called Gilolo, Jilolo. 
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