oolong
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oo·long

noun \ˈü-ˌlŋ\

Definition of OOLONG

: tea made from leaves that have been partially oxidized before firing

Origin of OOLONG

Chinese (Xiamen) oōlióng(dé), literally, black dragon (tea)
First Known Use: 1845

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