Phrase guide

moo shu

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

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • US: /ˈmu.ʃu/
  • mo͞o′ shü′
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

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noun

Meaning 1

A dish of northern Chinese origin and staple of American Chinese cuisine, consisting mainly of egg, vegetables, and a meat such as pork.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin 木須/木须 (mùxū).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 木須 /木须 (mùxū) — dish of Chinese origin