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hoisin

Syllabification: (hoi·sin)
Pronunciation: /ˈhoisin, hoiˈsin/
(also hoisin sauce)
Definition of hoisin

noun

  • a sweet, spicy, dark red sauce made from soybeans, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and various spices, widely used in southern Chinese cooking.

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