SWATOW


Meaning of SWATOW in English

I. ˈswä|tau̇ noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

: the Chinese dialect of Swatow, China, and vicinity

II. adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: from Swatow, city in southeastern China

: of or from the city of Swatow, China : of the kind or style prevalent in Swatow

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