/man chooh"/ , n. , pl. Manchus , ( esp. collectively ) Manchu , adj.
n.
1. a member of a Tungusic people of Manchuria who conquered China in the 17th century and established a dynasty there ( Manchu dynasty or Ch'ing 1644-1912).
2. a Tungusic language spoken by the Manchu.
adj.
3. of or pertaining to the Manchu, their country, or their language.