Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of CHOP SUEY

Pronunciation:  châp'sooee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  meat or fish stir-fried with vegetables (e.g. celery; onions; peppers; bean sprouts) seasoned with ginger and garlic and soy sauce; served with rice; created in the United States and frequently served in Chinese restaurants there
 
 Websites: 
 
 See Also: dish

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Chop su"ey\ or sooy \soo"y\ . [Chin. (Cantonese) shap
sui odds and ends, fr. shap for sap to enter the mouth + sui
small bits pounded fine.]
A m['e]lange served in Chinese restaurants to be eaten with
rice, noodles, etc. It consists typically of bean sprouts,
onions, mushrooms, etc., and sliced meats, fried and flavored
with sesame oil. [U. S.]
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY