Vietnamese

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Etymology

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From mướp (luffa) +‎ đắng (bitter), probably calque of Chinese 苦瓜 (khổ qua).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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(classifier cây, trái, quả) mướp đắng

  1. (Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam) bitter melon; bitter gourd
    Synonym: khổ qua (Southern Vietnam)

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