Etymology

Mongolian barbecue

Today it means: A stir-fried dish of meat and vegetables cooked on large, round, solid iron griddles at high temperatures. Full definition →

Mandarin 蒙古烤肉
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  1. Mandarin · calque of蒙古烤肉
  2. English todayMongolian barbecue

Calque of Mandarin 蒙古烤肉. See Mongolian barbecue#Origin.

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