souchong en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /suˈt͡ʃɒŋ/
- /suˈʃɒŋ/
- /ˈsu.t͡ʃɒŋ/
- /ˈsu.ʃɒŋ/
Etymology
Borrowed from Cantonese 小種 /小种 (siu² zung², “subvariety”). See also Hokkien 小種茶 /小种茶 (sió-chióng-tê).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of several varieties of aromatic black tea from China.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| souchongs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |