Ming dynasty

/mɪŋ ˌdaɪnəsti/
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Other forms: Ming dynasties

Definitions of Ming dynasty
  1. noun
    the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644
    synonyms: Ming
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    dynasty
    a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
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