"Kin-sha" meaning in All languages combined

See Kin-sha on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From the Nanjing-dialect (later Postal Romanization) romanization of 金沙 (jīnshā). Etymology templates: {{m|cmn|金沙}} 金沙 (jīnshā) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kin-sha
  1. Alternative form of Jinsha (River in China) Wikipedia link: Postal Romanization Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Jinsha (extra: River in China)
    Sense id: en-Kin-sha-en-name-cWUl7vZT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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