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manchurian

British  
/ mænˈtʃʊərɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Manchuria, a region of NE China, or its inhabitants

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noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Manchuria

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The cauliflower manchurian, for instance, has found a permanent spot on the menu.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

At his restaurant called Calcutta Wok, the best selling dishes are chilli chicken and cauliflower manchurian.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

She's not the only one - across the US, at plush parties and downtown restaurants, the cauliflower manchurian and its variations have become a ubiquitous presence.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

"But we hadn't even heard of dishes like cauliflower manchurian and chilly paneer."

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

Chicken manchurian is popular at Chinese restaurants in South Asia.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

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