"Yun-nan" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the Wade-Giles romanization of the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation for 雲南/云南 (Yúnnán). Wade-Giles romanization: Yün²-nan². Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-l|雲南}} 雲南/云南 (Yúnnán) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Yun-nan
  1. Alternative form of Yunnan Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Yunnan
    Sense id: en-Yun-nan-en-name-xifz8cFD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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