Etymology

ba-wan

Today it means: A Taiwanese snack food consisting of a circular translucent dough filled with a savory stuffing and served with a sweet and savory sauce. Full definition →

Hokkien 肉圓 /肉圆
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  1. Hokkien · borrowed from肉圓 /肉圆
  2. English todayba-wan

Borrowed from Hokkien 肉圓 /肉圆 (bah-oân). Doublet of bakwan.

Words from the same roots

Hokkien肉圓 all →

bakwan

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