"Laba porridge" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: A partial calque of the Mandarin form of Chinese 臘八粥 /腊八粥 (làbāzhōu), named for its association with the Laba Festival. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{bor|en|zh|臘八粥}} Chinese 臘八粥 /腊八粥 (làbāzhōu) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Laba porridge (uncountable)
  1. A kind of congee traditionally made with 8 variable vegetarian flavorings and consumed during the Laba Festival. Wikipedia link: Laba porridge Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Foods Categories (place): China Synonyms: Laba congee, laba porridge Translations (Translations): 臘八粥 /腊八粥 (làbāzhōu) (Chinese Mandarin), 八寶粥 /八宝粥 (bābǎozhōu) (Chinese Mandarin)
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