chow mein
a Chinese-style dish of steamed or stir-fried vegetables, topped with shredded chicken, shrimp, etc., and served with fried noodles.
Origin of chow mein
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How to use chow mein in a sentence
I love fried rice (Yeah)/ I love noodles (Yeah)/ I love chow mein/ Chow Mo-Mo-Mo-Mo Mein.
The Most Offensive Lyrics and WTF Moments From ‘Chinese Food’ | Culture Team | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIf desired ½ pound bean sprouts may be cooked with the celery, and served in the chow mein.
For Luncheon and Supper Guests | Alice BradleyWould you blow her to a bowl of chow mein at some chop suey joint, or could you get by with a nut sundae at a cut-rate drug store?
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British Dictionary definitions for chow mein
/ (meɪn) /
a Chinese-American dish, consisting of mushrooms, meat, shrimps, etc, served with fried noodles
Origin of chow mein
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