"Strait of Fokien" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From its position between Taiwan and Fujian, formerly romanized as Fokien, q.v. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Strait of Fokien}} Strait of Fokien
  1. (historical) Synonym of Taiwan Strait. Wikipedia link: Strait of Fokien Tags: historical Synonyms: Taiwan Strait [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-Strait_of_Fokien-en-name-pcxXhizm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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