whangee

noun

whan·​gee (h)waŋ-ˈē  -ˈgē 

1

: the wood of any of several Asian bamboos (genus Phyllostachys)

2

: a walking stick or riding crop of whangee

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of Chinese (Beijing) huáng bamboo

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for whangee

• kanji
• tangy