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matsu
[
mat
-soo
]
mat·su
/
ˈmæt
su
/
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[
mat
-soo
]
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noun
a pine,
Pinus massoniana,
of China, yielding a wood used in furniture-making, the construction of houses, etc.
Origin:
1860–65;
<
Japanese,
earlier
matu
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Matsu
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ninnyhammer
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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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Ma·tsu
/
mætˈsu
,
ˈmæt
su
;
Chin.
ˈmɑ
dzu
/
Show Spelled
[
mat-
soo
,
mat
-soo
;
Chin.
mah
-dzoo
]
Show IPA
noun
Wade-Giles
.
an island off the SE coast of China, in the East China Sea: controlled by Taiwan. 11,000; 17 sq. mi. (44 sq. km).
Also,
Mazu.
Compare
Quemoy
.
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World English Dictionary
Matsu
or
Mazu
(mætˈsuː)
—
n
an island group in Formosa Strait, off the SE coast of mainland China: belongs to Taiwan. Pop: 9800 (2007 est). Area: 44 sq km (17 sq miles)
Mazu
or
Mazu
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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