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English word origin

Etymology of Kong

Borrowed from Mandarin 孔 (kǒng) or Cantonese 江 (gong1).

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
name

A surname from Chinese.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Mandarin 孔 (kǒng) or Cantonese 江 (gong1).

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Source etymology 4

Original entry ↗
name

Alternative form of Kongbam surname of Meitei origin · Alternative form of Kongkham surname of Meitei origin

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Manipuri ꯀꯣꯡ (kong).

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Source etymology 5

Original entry ↗
name

A city in the Central District of Bandar Lengeh County, Hormozgan province, Iran.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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