"dubu" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Korean 두부(豆腐) (dubu). Doublet of tofu. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|ko|두부(豆腐)}} Borrowed from Korean 두부(豆腐) (dubu), {{dbt|en|tofu}} Doublet of tofu Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dubu (uncountable)
  1. Korean tofu Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-dubu-en-noun-QAIUAVv5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 8 entries, Pages with entries
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          "text": "This appropriate combination of blanched dubu (tofu), sauteed kimchi, and stir-fried pork is a threesome made in heaven. The dubu, which has the potential to be bland on its own, has the pork to add substance and the kimchi to add flavor.",
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