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Kashi

American  
[kah-shee, kash-ee] / ˈkɑˈʃi, ˈkæʃ i /

noun

Pinyin.
  1. a city in western Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, in northwestern China.


Kashi British  
/ ˈkɑːʃˈɡɑː, ˈkɑːˈʃiː /

noun

  1. an oasis city in W China, in W Xinjiang. Pop: 318 000 (2005 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Kashi

From Chinese Kāshí, shortening of Kāshígà'ěr, from Uyghur Qeshqer “New Town”

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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

"The findings could be important for quantum key distribution, which is necessary for secure communications in the future, specifically how quantum interference effects are interpreted for the generation of secret keys," 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

Kellogg and its Kashi unit have defeated appeals seeking to revive two proposed class actions accusing them of deceiving consumers about the protein content of their products.

From Reuters Aug. 14, 2023

Kashi Mishra fell at His feet, and gave up to Him not his house only but his soul also.

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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