"Miao-li" meaning in All languages combined

See Miao-li on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From the Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 苗栗 (Miáolì), Wade-Giles romanization: Miao²-li⁴. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles, {{uder|en|cmn|苗栗|tr=Miáolì}} Mandarin 苗栗 (Miáolì) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Miao-li
  1. Alternative form of Miaoli Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Miaoli

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