Etymology

Kümüx

Today it means: A town in Toksun, Turpan prefecture, Xinjiang autonomous region, China. Full definition →

Uyghur كۈمۈش
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  1. Uyghur · borrowed fromكۈمۈش
  2. English todayKümüx

Borrowed from Uyghur كۈمۈش (kümüsh) meaning 'silver', referring to local silver mines.

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