I. |ka(a)nt ə n|ēz, -ntə|n-, -ēs adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Canton, China + English -ese
: of or relating to Canton, China, its inhabitants, or their dialect
II. noun
( plural cantonese )
Usage: capitalized
1. : a native or inhabitant of Canton, China
2. : the dialect of Chinese spoken in and around Canton
III. noun
Usage: usually capitalized
: a style of Chinese cooking that emphasizes freshness of ingredients, subtle but distinct tastes and textures, and relatively mild sauces