gyoza

[ gyoh-zuh; Japanese gyaw-zah ]

noun

1. a Japanese dish consisting of dumplings typically filled with ground meat and vegetables and pan-fried, then steamed.

gyoza

/ ɡiːˈəʊzə /

noun

1. a Japanese fried dumpling

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyoza¹

First recorded in 1965–70; from Japanese gyoza, from Chinese dialect (Shandong) giǎoze ( Mandarin jiǎozi ), equivalent to giǎo “stuffed dumpling” + ze “little child” (used as a diminutive suffix)

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyoza¹

Japanese

Example Sentences

Culligan, OZY visuals editor, has come to vouch for its value on the dinner table as a light side dish, sometimes with his favorite gyozas.

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