Chou dynasty

/dʒoʊ ˌdaɪnəsti/
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Other forms: Chou dynasties

Definitions of Chou dynasty
  1. noun
    the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
    synonyms: Chou, Chow, Chow dynasty, Zhou, Zhou dynasty
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    dynasty
    a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
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