CHOU

cabbage, chou

(noun) any of various types of cabbage

Zhou, Zhou dynasty, Chou, Chou dynasty, Chow, Chow dynasty

(noun) the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chou (plural choux)

(baking) Choux pastry, usually in the form of a small round cake with a sweet filling.

(fashion) A bunch, knot, or rosette of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament in women's clothing.

Anagrams

• Chūō, ouch

Etymology

Proper noun

Chou

A common Chinese surname

Dated form of Zhou (“dynasty, realm and era”).

Anagrams

• Chūō, ouch

Source: Wiktionary


Chou, n.; pl. Choux (#). [F., fr. L. caulis stalk.]

1. A cabbage.

2. A kind of light pastry, usually in the form of a small round cake, and with a filling, as of jelly or cream.

3. A bunch, knot, or rosette of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament in women's dress.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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