| LOHAN |
lohan
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definition: A type of fish found in Southeast Asia and used in various Asian cuisines.
- Pronunciations: US: loh-han, UK: loh-han
- Origin and Usage: The term "lohan" comes from the Chinese word "luóhàn" (罗汉), which means "arhat" or "Buddhist disciple." The fish was named after the Luohan fruit, which is a type of gourd that the fish resembles in shape. The fish is commonly used in Chinese, Thai, and other Southeast Asian cuisines.
- Synonyms: None
- Related Words: halon, honan, holla, llano, nolla
- Example Sentences:
- She ordered a spicy lohan dish at the Thai restaurant.
- The market sells fresh lohan fish imported from Southeast Asia.
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