udon
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of udon
First recorded in 1905–10; from Japanese: literally, “wheat noodle,” from Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese wū dōng (miàn) “udon (noodles)”
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She said all of Watchara's relatives have come to her home in Udon Thani province to closely monitor the news.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025
Udon restaurant Marugame Monzo already has a window display with stuffed Totoros wearing Dodgers batting helmets and jerseys, an Ohtani pennant proudly centered.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024
Bunthom Phankhong walking to the temple for his ordination ceremony in Udon Thani, Thailand, on Monday, as a gesture of thanks for his freedom.
From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2023
Like most of the victims, Nunthida's parents, Puttika and Udon, were Thai nationals.
From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2022
Genji smiled slightly, and said: "That is a very great compliment; but the Udon tree does not blossom so easily."
From Japanese Literature Including Selections from Genji Monogatari and Classical Poetry and Drama of Japan by Wilson, Epiphanius
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