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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A dumpling in Korean cuisine.

   "Mandu are the traditional fast food of the region and make a great meal or snack for the road."

Synonyms

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manty

Example

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"Mandu are the traditional fast food of the region and make a great meal or snack for the road."

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 만두(饅頭) (mandu), in turn from Chinese 饅頭 /馒头 (mántou). Doublet of manju, manti, and mantou.

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