I. (ˈ)man|chü, maan- noun
( plural manchu or manchus )
1. usually capitalized
a. : a member of the native Mongolian race of Manchuria that is related to the Tungus, was originally nomad but conquered China and established a Manchu dynasty on the Chinese throne in 1644, and has largely assimilated Chinese culture
b. : the Tungusic language of the Manchu people
c. often capitalized : the Tungusic subfamily of the Altaic languages
2. often capitalized : sherry 2
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : of, relating to, or being Manchuria, its inhabitants, or their language
2. slang , of a military law or regulation : designed to require active service with troops and to prevent prolonged assignment to especially desirable positions or locations