First Known Use: 1970
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lo mein
noun \ˈlō-ˈmān, ˌlō-\
: a combination of soft noodles, vegetables, and usually meat or shrimp that is served in Chinese restaurants in the U.S.
Full Definition of LO MEIN
: a Chinese dish consisting of sliced vegetables, soft noodles, and usually meat or shrimp in bite-size pieces stir-fried in a seasoned sauce
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Origin of LO MEIN
Chinese (Guangdong) lòu-mihn stirred noodles
Rhymes with LO MEIN
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