CATHAY


Meaning of CATHAY in English

kəˈthā, kaˈ- noun

Usage: often capitalized

Etymology: Cathay China, from Medieval Latin Cataya, Kitai, of Turkic origin; akin to Kazan Tatar Kytai China, Old Turkish Qytan Khitan

: french yellow

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