Hsüan-wu

A form of Xuanwu — Synonym of Black Turtle.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. obsoleteObsolete form of Xuanwu.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Origin

From the Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin Chinese 玄武 (Xuánwǔ) (Xuánwǔ, lit. "Dark Warrior").

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