Gaoli

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Gaoli

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From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 高麗 /高丽 (Gāolí).

proper noun Kao-li

  1. Synonym of Goryeo: the Mandarin Chinese-derived name. CHWEN, King of Korea, having by his Ambaſſadors paid Homage to the Emperor Hong-vû, Founder of the Ming Dynaſty in 1368, was, by that Monarch, created King of Kau-li, preſented with a Silver Seal, and veſted with the ancient Privileges of ſacrificing to the Gods of the Rivers and Mountains of Korea.

    Similar: Goryeo

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@misc{gaoli_2026,
  title = {Gaoli},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/gaoli},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}