"foo yung" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Cantonese 芙蓉 (fu4 jung4). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yue|芙蓉|tr=fu4 jung4}} Cantonese 芙蓉 (fu4 jung4) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} foo yung (uncountable)
  1. A Chinese omelette dish usually made with meat and vegetables. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Foods Synonyms: foo yong, foo young, fooyoung, fooyung Related terms: egg foo young

Alternative forms

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