"kung pao" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 宮保/宫保 (kung¹-pao³, “palatial guardian”), the title of Ding Baozhen, a late Qing Dynasty official born in Guizhou. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles, {{bor|en|cmn|宮保|t=palatial guardian|tr=kung¹-pao³}} Mandarin 宮保/宫保 (kung¹-pao³, “palatial guardian”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} kung pao (uncountable)
  1. A Sichuan dish of chicken, pork, etc. with peanuts, chilis etc. Wikipedia link: Kung Pao Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Foods Synonyms: gong bao, kung po

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