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Can·ton·ese | \ ˌkan-tə-ˈnēz 
, -ˈnēs \
, -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
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The first known use of Cantonese was in 1857
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