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Meaning of dao

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dao

proper noun

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  1. In Taoism, The Way, specifically the transcendental basis of nature and, and/or the ideal way to live one's life.

noun

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  1. The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution

  2. The circumference of, or distance around, any space; the measure of a line around an area.

  3. That which encircles anything, as a ring or crown.

  4. The space enclosed within a circle, or within limits.

noun

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  1. A court that sits at more than one location in the district that it serves.

noun

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  1. A Chinese sword with a curved, single-edged blade, primarily used for slashing and chopping

dao

noun

Definitions

  1. Dracontomelon dao; a large tree of the family Anacardiaceae; the argus pheasant tree.

  2. The hard strong wood of the dao used for veneers and cabinetwork.