"moo shu" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmu.ʃu/ [US]
Etymology: Borrowed from Mandarin 木須/木须 (mùxū). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn|-}} Mandarin, {{zh-l|木須}} 木須/木须 (mùxū) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} moo shu (uncountable)
  1. A dish of northern Chinese origin and staple of American Chinese cuisine, consisting mainly of egg, vegetables, and a meat such as pork. Wikipedia link: Moo shu pork Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Foods Synonyms: mu shu, mu xu, mu-shu, moo shoo Translations (dish of Chinese origin): 木須 (Chinese Mandarin), 木须 (mùxū) (Chinese Mandarin)

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