"bo lei" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Cantonese 普洱 (bou2 nei5-2), exhibiting "lazy pronunciation". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yue|普洱|tr=bou2 nei5-2}} Cantonese 普洱 (bou2 nei5-2) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} bo lei (uncountable)
  1. Synonym of pu'er: a kind of tea. Wikipedia link: Proper Cantonese pronunciation Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Tea Synonyms: pu'er [synonym, synonym-of]

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