Cantonese

Can·ton·ese

noun \ˌkan-tə-ˈnēz, -ˈnēs\

plural Cantonese

Definition of CANTONESE

1

: a native or inhabitant of Guangzhou, China

2

: the dialect of Chinese spoken in Guangzhou and Hong Kong

3

: a style of Chinese cooking that emphasizes fresh ingredients, subtle tastes, and relatively mild sauces

— Cantonese adjective

Origin of CANTONESE

Canton Guangzhou, ultimately from Portuguese Cantão, from Ch (Guangzhou) Gwóngdūng Guangdong

First Known Use: 1857

Rhymes with CANTONESE

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