"Li-shui" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From Mandarin 麗水/丽水 Wade–Giles romanization: Li²-shui³. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|麗水}} Mandarin 麗水/丽水, {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Li-shui
  1. Alternative form of Lishui Wikipedia link: Army Map Service Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Lishui
    Sense id: en-Li-shui-en-name-A4jhdGbE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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