dim sum

(dim sum, -so̵om)

  1. a small casing of dough filled variously with minced meat, vegetables, etc. and steamed or fried
  2. a variety of such casings and other foods served as a light meal

Origin: Chin

See dim sum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A traditional Chinese cuisine in which small portions of a variety of foods, including an assortment of steamed or fried dumplings, are served in succession.

Origin:

Origin: Chinese (Cantonese) tímsam, light refreshments

Origin: , equivalent to Chinese (Mandarin) diǎn, spot, drop

Origin: + Chinese (Mandarin) xīn, heart

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