"yu choy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Cantonese 油菜 (jau4 coi3). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yue|-}} Cantonese, {{zh-m|油菜|jau4 coi3}} 油菜 (jau4 coi3) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} yu choy (uncountable)
  1. A variety of Brassica known as B. rapa var. oleifera or B. campestris, related to choy sum and bok choy. Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Brassicas, Vegetables

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