[dim sum] n [Chin (Guangdong) dimsam, fr. dim dot, speck + sam heart] (1948): traditional Chinese food consisting of a variety of items (as steamed or fried dumplings, pieces of cooked chicken, and rice balls) served in small portions
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Meaning of DIM SUM in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012