mao shan wang
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Singapore/ˈmaʊ˦ ˈʃan˦ ˈwaŋ˨˦/
mao shan wang noun: a premium variety of durian, characterized by its bright yellow flesh, bittersweet taste and creamy texture.
Noun
mao shan wang
- A premium variety of durian, characterized by its bright yellow flesh, bittersweet taste and creamy texture.
- To make sure a seller isn't passing off a lesser durian as a Mao Shan Wang, look for prominent seams radiating from the base of the durian.2008, July 13, Rebecca Lynn Tan, How to pick a durian, The Straits Times, page 4
- Prized for its bright yellow, bittersweet flesh, Mao Shan Wang was a best-selling durian this year.2008, 5 September, Tan Hsueh Yun, PURR-FECTLY YUMMY, The Straits Times, page 21
- Synonyms:
- cat mountain king, musang king, civet king, butter durian, rajah kunyit
Examples of mao shan wang in a sentence
- There are several different types of durian, with names such as Mao Shan Wang (Cat Mountain King), Hong Xia (Red Prawn), Mon Thong (Golden Pillow), or simple numbers such as D24, D1, D13 and D100.2009, Marianne Rogerson, In Singapore: 60 Fabulous Adventures in the City, Times Printers Pte Ltd, page 157:
- The coveted Mao Shan Wang, or Cat Mountain King, is a premium breed known for its creamy and sticky texture and bittersweet taste.2010, 1 August, Kelvin Lim, The Durian Express, The Sunday Times, page 10
- A popular variety like Mao Shan Wang (Musang King), which sold for as little as $12 per kg earlier this month, now costs at least $16 a kg.2016, 30 August, Melissa Lin, Durian prices up as harvest peak ends, The Straits Times, page B4
- Mr Shui, who has been in the business for more than 30 years, brings in about 10 durian varieties from both Johor and Penang – including the highly sought-after Mao Shan Wang.2017, 9 July, Lee Si Xuan, Durian Doldrums, The Sunday Times, page A4
Synonyms of mao shan wang
- cat mountain king
- musang king
- civet king
- butter durian
- rajah kunyit
Origin of mao shan wang
From Malay musang (“civet cat”), via Mandarin 貓山王 /猫山王 (māo shān wáng).
Questions about mao shan wang
- What does mao shan wang mean?
- Mao shan wang means a premium variety of durian, characterized by its bright yellow flesh, bittersweet taste and creamy texture.
- How do you use mao shan wang in a sentence?
- There are several different types of durian, with names such as Mao Shan Wang (Cat Mountain King), Hong Xia (Red Prawn), Mon Thong (Golden Pillow), or simple numbers such as D24, D1, D13 and D100.
- What part of speech is mao shan wang?
- Mao shan wang is a noun.
- How do you pronounce mao shan wang?
- Mao shan wang is pronounced /ˈmaʊ˦ ˈʃan˦ ˈwaŋ˨˦/ (Singapore).
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