"Kuang-chou" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the Wade–Giles romanization Kuang³-chou¹ of Mandarin 廣州/广州 (Guǎngzhōu). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles, {{bor|en|cmn|廣州}} Mandarin 廣州/广州 (Guǎngzhōu) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Kuang-chou
  1. Alternative form of Guangzhou Wikipedia link: Defense Mapping Agency, Encyclopædia Britannica Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Guangzhou
    Sense id: en-Kuang-chou-en-name-H9OWZy-c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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