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whangee

noun
whan·​gee | \hwaŋ-ˈē, waŋ-, -ˈgē \

Definition of whangee 

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

2 : a walking stick or riding crop of whangee

First Known Use of whangee

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for whangee

probably modification of Chinese (Beijing) huáng bamboo

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