BOK CHOY


Meaning of BOK CHOY in English

I. bok choy /ˌbɒk ˈtʃɔɪ $ ˌbɑːk-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1900-2000 ; Language: Chinese ; Origin: paak ts'oi 'white vegetable' ]

another spelling of ↑ pak choi

II. pak choi /ˌpæk ˈtʃɔɪ $ ˌpɑːk-/ BrE AmE British English , bok choy American English noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1900-2000 ; Language: Chinese ; Origin: paak ts'oi 'white vegetable' ]

a green vegetable similar to ↑ cabbage that is used in Chinese cooking

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