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Cathay

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Translation of "cathay" into Russian

Cathay
Proper noun
raiting
Cathay
Historical place-name; functions as a singular proper noun.
In medieval times, Cathay was a term used by Europeans to refer to China.
В средние века Катай был термином, используемым европейцами для обозначения Китая.
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Cathay
Proper noun
raiting
A historical and literary name for China, especially northern China, used in medieval Europe and later poetic contexts.
Medieval maps often marked the far-off realm of Cathay beyond the Silk Road.