bee hoon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Hokkien 米粉 (bí-hún). Doublet of mei fun. Compare Malay bihun, Indonesian bihun, Tagalog bihon.
Meanings
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(Malaysia, Singapore, uncountable) Rice vermicelli, rice noodles.
And it is possible that you will shortly read in the papers that he has executed his stated intention of burning down his father's bee hoon factory in Upper Thompson Road.
2016, Gregory Nalpon, The Wayang at Eight Milestone: Stories & Essays:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beehoon | alternative | lexicographic |