Zhou

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