ramen

noun ra·men \ˈrä-mən\

: very thin, long noodles used in Asian cooking

Full Definition of RAMEN

: quick-cooking egg noodles usually served in a broth with bits of meat and vegetables

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Japanese rāmen

First Known Use: 1972

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