"mao shan wang" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmaʊ ʃʌn wʌŋ/ [Singapore]
Etymology: From Malay musang (“civet cat”), via Chinese 貓山王/猫山王 (māoshānwáng). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ms|musang||civet cat}} Malay musang (“civet cat”), {{der|en|zh|貓山王}} Chinese 貓山王/猫山王 (māoshānwáng) Head templates: {{en-noun|?|nolinkhead=1}} mao shan wang
  1. (Singapore, Malaysia) A premium variety of durian, characterized by its bright yellow flesh, bittersweet taste and creamy texture. Tags: Malaysia, Singapore Categories (lifeform): Fruits, Mallow family plants Synonyms: cat mountain king, musang king, civet king, butter durian, rajah kunyit Translations (Translations): 貓山王 (Chinese Mandarin), 猫山王 (māoshānwáng) (Chinese Mandarin)
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