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dim sum definition

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

Etymology: Chin

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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