"P'i-shan" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Mandarin 皮山 (Píshān), Wade–Giles romanization: Pʻi²-shan¹. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|皮山}} Mandarin 皮山 (Píshān), {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} P'i-shan
  1. Alternative form of Pishan (Guma) Wikipedia link: Defense Mapping Agency Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Pishan (extra: Guma)
    Sense id: en-P'i-shan-en-name--vbX2Dct Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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