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Song dynasty

Song dynasty proper noun: a Chinese dynasty that lasted from 960–1279 C.E.

Proper noun

the Song dynasty

  1. A Chinese dynasty that lasted from 960–1279 C.E.

Origin of Song dynasty

Partial calque from Chinese 宋朝 (Sòngcháo).

Questions about Song dynasty

What does Song dynasty mean?
Song dynasty means a Chinese dynasty that lasted from 960–1279 C.E.
What part of speech is Song dynasty?
Song dynasty is a proper noun.

Words near Song dynasty in the dictionary

  1. song and dance
  2. song and supper room
  3. song and supper rooms
  4. song book
  5. song books
  6. Song dynasty
  7. song man
  8. song men
  9. Song of Ascents
  10. song of India
  11. Song of Sg.

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