tong war en · NOUN
Etymology
From tong (“Chinese secret society”) + war.
Meanings
- (US, historical) A conflict between rival Chinese-American gangs.
Forms
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| tong wars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
From tong (“Chinese secret society”) + war.
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tong wars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |