Phrase guide

mao shan wang

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Singapore: /ˈmaʊ˦ ˈʃan˦ ˈwaŋ˨˦/
  • mou′ shän′ wäng′

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noun

Meaning 1

A premium variety of durian, characterized by its bright yellow flesh, bittersweet taste and creamy texture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Malaysia, Singapore

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Malay musang (“civet cat”), via Mandarin 貓山王 /猫山王 (māo shān wáng).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 貓山王 /猫山王 (māoshānwáng) — Translations