"Xuanwu" meaning in English

See Xuanwu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Xuan Wu [alternative], Hsüan-wu [alternative], Hsüanwu [alternative], Hsüan Wu [alternative], Hsuanwu [alternative], Hsuan Wu [alternative]
Etymology: From the pinyin romanization of Mandarin Chinese 玄武 (Xuánwǔ, literally “Dark Warrior”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Xuanwu
  1. (astronomy, Chinese culture) Synonym of Black Turtle Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: Black Turtle [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-Xuanwu-en-name-u0S7kwZk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 96 4 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 96 4 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 91 9 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 93 7 Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
  2. A Taoist god. Categories (topical): Gods, Taoism
    Sense id: en-Xuanwu-en-name-9suiUjsb Disambiguation of Gods: 32 68 Disambiguation of Taoism: 32 68

Alternative forms

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