"Tungchow" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Mandarin 通州 (Tōngzhōu). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-l|通州}} 通州 (Tōngzhōu) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Tungchow
  1. Dated form of Tongzhou. Tags: alt-of, dated Alternative form of: Tongzhou
    Sense id: en-Tungchow-en-name-XAP7ZzUI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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