"Wu-ch'ia" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From the Wade–Giles romanization of the Mandarin 烏恰/乌恰 (Wūqià), Wade-Giles romanization: Wu¹-chʻia⁴. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles, {{bor|en|cmn|烏恰}} Mandarin 烏恰/乌恰 (Wūqià) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Wu-ch'ia
  1. Alternative form of Wuqia (“Ulugqat”) Wikipedia link: Defense Mapping Agency Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Wuqia (extra: Ulugqat)
    Sense id: en-Wu-ch'ia-en-name-~imw6QPU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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