English Explanatory Dictionary

mao shan wang

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A premium variety of durian, characterized by its bright yellow flesh, bittersweet taste and creamy texture.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaʊ˦ ˈʃan˦ ˈwaŋ˨˦/ mou′ shän′ wäng′

Word forms

mao shan wang

Etymology

From Malay musang (“civet cat”), via Mandarin 貓山王 /猫山王 (māo shān wáng).

Synonyms

cat mountain king musang king civet king butter durian rajah kunyit
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