Great River

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English

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Etymology

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In reference to the Pearl, a calque of Chinese 大江 (Dàjiāng, “Great River”).

Proper noun

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the Great River

  1. (informal) Synonym of Mississippi River, USA.
  2. (obsolete) Synonym of Pearl River, China.
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