dim sum
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noun
\ˈdim-ˈsəm\
Definition of dim sum
dim sums
alsodim sum
: traditional Chinese food consisting of a variety of items (as steamed or fried dumplings, pieces of cooked chicken, and rice balls) served in small portions
Origin and Etymology of dim sum
Chinese (Guangdong) dímsām, from dím dot, speck + sām heart
First Known Use: 1948
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