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tom yum

tom yum is the alternative form of tom yam.

Meaning of tom yam

Noun

tom yam (usually uncountable, plural tom yams)

  1. (usually) A Thai soup flavoured with fish sauce, lemongrass, lime juice, and chillies.

Questions about tom yum

What is tom yum the alternative form of?
Tom yum is the alternative form of tom yam.

Words near tom yum in the dictionary

  1. tom yam gai
  2. tom yam goong
  3. tom yam kung
  4. tom yam pla
  5. tom yams
  6. tom yum
  7. Tom, Dick and Harry
  8. Tom, Dick or Harry
  9. Tom-and-Jerry shop
  10. Tom-and-Jerry shops
  11. Tom-and-Jerryish

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