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tofu

Pronunciation: /ˈtəʊfuː/

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Definition of tofu

noun

[mass noun]
  • a soft white substance made from mashed soya beans, used chiefly in Asian and vegetarian cookery.

Origin:

from Japanese tōfu, from Chinese dòufu, from dòu 'beans' + fŭ 'rot, turn sour'

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