(ˈ)chau̇ˈmān noun
( plural chow meins )
Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) ch'ao 3 mien 4 , from ch'ao 3 to fry + mein 4 flour, dough, vermicelli
1. : fried noodles
2. : a thick stew of shredded or finely diced meat, mushrooms, vegetables, and seasonings that is served with fried noodles