English Explanatory Dictionary

crab rangoon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deep-fried dumpling in American Asian cuisine, stuffed with cream cheese, crab meat, and scallions or garlic.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of crab rangoon.

Word forms

crab rangoon crab rangoons

Etymology

Named after, but apparently not otherwise connected to, the Burmese city of Rangoon. Apparently first served by the "Polynesian-style" restaurant Trader Vic's in San Francisco c. 1956. Now associated with American Chinese cuisine.

Derived words

rangoon
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