"K'un-lun" meaning in All languages combined

See K'un-lun on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From Mandarin 崑崙/昆仑 (Kūnlún), Wade–Giles romanization: Kʻun¹-lun². Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|崑崙}} Mandarin 崑崙/昆仑 (Kūnlún), {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} K'un-lun
  1. Alternative form of Kunlun Wikipedia link: Encyclopædia Britannica Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Kunlun
    Sense id: en-K'un-lun-en-name-tjGopZQM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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