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Etymology of Miao

From Mandarin 苗 (Miáo).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

The Miao peoples (including Hmong, Hmu, A-Hmao, Qo Xiong, etc.), an ethnic group of China and Vietnam speaking the Hmong-Mien language family.

name

The languages of the Miao. · A surname from Chinese.

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

From Mandarin 苗 (Miáo).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mention苗cmn
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