Nyushu

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A form of Nüshu — A syllabic script which was used exclusively among the ethnic Yao women of Jiangyong, Hunan, China, from the 9th century, used to write the Xiangnan Tuhua lect of Chinese, which mostly fell out of use during the 20th century.

Scrabble 12

Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of Nüshu.
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