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lo mein


lo mein

noun \ˈlō-ˈmān, ˌlō-\

Definition of LO MEIN

: a Chinese dish consisting of sliced vegetables, soft noodles, and usually meat or shrimp in bite-size pieces stir-fried in a seasoned sauce

Origin of LO MEIN

Chinese (Guangdong) lòu-mihn stirred noodles
First Known Use: 1970

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