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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

Origin and Etymology of whangee

probably modification of Chinese (Beijing) huáng bamboo

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