Kashi
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Kashi
From Chinese Kāshí, shortening of Kāshígà'ěr, from Uyghur Qeshqer “New Town”
Example Sentences
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Chinese authorities have blocked access to Gayixiang, which the Tibetans refer to as Kashi village, cut off communications and intensified security in the area, the group said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
"But the result would have been physically impossible," says Khodadad Kashi.
From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2024
But some see Ayodhya as just the start - disputes and court cases are already ongoing over mosques in the cities of Mathura and Varanasi, referred to many by its ancient name Kashi.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2024
The cases are Nacarino et al v Kashi Co, 9th U.S.
From Reuters • Aug. 14, 2023
At the outset He called for Kashi Mishra, the Parichh� minister and S�rvabhauma, and smilingly said, "I beg to undertake the service of cleansing the Gundicha temple."
From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi
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