"Dom João" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Portuguese Dom João. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|pt|Dom João}} Portuguese Dom João Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Dom João}} Dom João
  1. (historical) A former island in Xiangzhou district, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, that became part of Hengqin. Wikipedia link: Dom João Tags: historical Categories (place): Islands, Places in China, Places in Guangdong Related terms: Hengqin, Montanha Translations (island): 小橫琴 (Chinese Mandarin), 小横琴 (Chinese Mandarin)
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