OOLONG

oolong

(noun) Chinese tea leaves that have been partially fermented before being dried

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

oolong (countable and uncountable, plural oolongs)

A partially fermented tea, often roasted, which combines the characteristics of green tea and black tea.

Anagrams

• long oo

Source: Wiktionary


Oo"long, n. Etym: [Chinese, green dragon.]

Definition: A fragrant variety of black tea having somewhat the flavor of green tea. [Written also oulong.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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