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bok choy
or bok-choy
[ bok choi ]
noun
- a type of Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa chinensis, with long, broad, dark green leaves and pale stalks that form a cluster rather than a head, grown throughout East Asia and cultivated elsewhere, especially northern Europe, as the plant can withstand a cold climate.
- the leaves and stalks of this plant eaten as a raw or cooked vegetable, especially in East Asian cuisine.
bok choy
/ ˈbɒk ˈtʃɔɪ /
noun
- a Chinese plant, Brassica chinensis, that is related to the cabbage and has edible stalks and leaves Also calledChinese cabbageChinese leafpak-choi cabbage
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bok choy1
First recorded in 1845–50; from Chinese dialect (Guangdong) baahk-chòi, literally, “white vegetable,” akin to Chinese báicài
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bok choy1
from Chinese dialect, literally: white vegetable
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Example Sentences
Beyond the basil, which is sold in Whole Foods, we have kale and chard and bok choy and bell peppers.
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The entrée was smoked flat-iron beef with caramelized mint fennel, kabocha pumpkin, yellow cauliflower, and baby bok choy.
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Cauliflower is delicious, potatoes can be good, and I've been thinking about experimenting with bok choy stems.
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In a bowl, toss the scallions and ginger with the bok choy sections.
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I like red cabbage, but you can braise green cabbage, napa, savoy, or bok choy this way.
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