"Nganhwei" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /(ə)ŋɑnˈhweɪ/, /nɑn-/
Etymology: From Nanjing Mandarin 安徽. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-m|*安徽}} 安徽 Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Nganhwei
  1. (dated) Alternative form of Anhui. Tags: alt-of, alternative, dated Alternative form of: Anhui
    Sense id: en-Nganhwei-en-name-3CQyP1nz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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