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Ming

noun \ˈmiŋ\

Definition of MING

:  a Chinese dynasty dated 1368–1644 and marked by restoration of earlier traditions and in the arts by perfection of established techniques
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Origin of MING

Chinese (Beijing) míng luminous
First Known Use: 1795

Rhymes with MING

bring, Ching, cling, ding, fling, king, ling, ping, ring, sing, sling, spring, sting, string, swing, thing, wing, wring, zing

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Ming
  2. ming tree
  3. Ch'ing Ming
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