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Meaning of "oolong" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OOLONG

From Chinese wu lung, from wu black + lung dragon.
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PRONUNCIATION OF OOLONG

oolong  [ˈuːˌlɒŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OOLONG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Oolong is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OOLONG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

oolong

Oolong

Oolong is a traditional Chinese tea produced through a unique process including withering the plant under the strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting. Most oolong teas, especially those of fine quality, involve unique tea plant cultivars that are exclusively used for particular varieties. The degree of oxidation can range from 8 to 85%, depending on the variety and production style. Oolong is especially popular with tea connoisseurs of south China and Chinese expatriates in Southeast Asia, as is the Fujian preparation process known as the Gongfu tea ceremony. In Chinese tea culture, semi-oxidised oolong teas are collectively grouped as qīngchá. The taste of oolong varies widely among different subvarieties. It can be sweet and fruity with honey aromas, or woody and thick with roasted aromas, or green and fresh with bouquet aromas, all depending on the horticulture and style of production. Several subvarieties of oolong, including those produced in the Wuyi Mountains of northern Fujian, such as Da Hong Pao, are among the most famous Chinese teas.

Definition of oolong in the English dictionary

The definition of oolong in the dictionary is a kind of dark tea, grown in China, that is partly fermented before being dried.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OOLONG


age-long
ˈeɪdʒˌlɒŋ
cacholong
ˈkætʃəˌlɒŋ
daylong
ˈdeɪˌlɒŋ
endlong
ˈɛndˌlɒŋ
flatlong
ˈflætˌlɒŋ
furlong
ˈfɜːˌlɒŋ
headlong
ˈhɛdˌlɒŋ
hourlong
ˈaʊəˌlɒŋ
lifelong
ˈlaɪfˌlɒŋ
livelong
ˈlɪvˌlɒŋ
monthlong
ˈmʌnθˌlɒŋ
nightlong
ˈnaɪtˌlɒŋ
oblong
ˈɒbˌlɒŋ
passalong
ˈpɑːsəˌlɒŋ
sidelong
ˈsaɪdˌlɒŋ
sing-along
ˈsɪŋəˌlɒŋ
summer-long
ˈsʌmərˌlɒŋ
tagalong
ˈtæɡəˌlɒŋ
weeklong
ˈwiːkˌlɒŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OOLONG

ooidal
oojamaflip
Ookpik
oolite
oolith
oolitic
oologic
oological
oologist
oology
oom
oomiac
oomiak
oompah
oomph
oomycete
oont
oophorectomies
oophorectomise
oophorectomize

WORDS THAT END LIKE OOLONG

all along
as broad as it is long
before long
belong
come along
Geelong
get along
go along
klong
long
play along
prolong
push along
run along
schlong
Shillong
sing along
so long
string along
yearlong

Synonyms and antonyms of oolong in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «oolong» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OOLONG

Find out the translation of oolong to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of oolong from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «oolong» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

乌龙
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

oolong
570 millions of speakers

English

oolong
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Oolong
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أولونج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

улун
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

oolong
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উলোঙ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

oolong
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Oolong
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Oolong
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウーロン茶
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

우롱
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Oolong
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Oolong
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஊலாங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऊलॉंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Oolong
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

oolong
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oolong
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

улун
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

oolong
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

oolong
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oolong
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oolong
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oolong
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of oolong

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OOLONG»

The term «oolong» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.833 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OOLONG» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «oolong» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «oolong» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about oolong

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OOLONG»

Discover the use of oolong in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to oolong and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Tea: Bioactivity and Therapeutic Potential
Color of oolong tea Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea. It is a large group which includes the light- fermented oolong (10-29% fermentation degree, such as Pouchong), moderate- fermentation oolong (30-59% fermentation degree, such ...
Yong-Su Zhen, 2003
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Formosa Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is known by different brands. It is known by different brands in current use in the markets of Amoy and America, which are designated as follows : — 1st : Choicest. 3rd : Finest. 5th: Superior. 7th: Fair. 2nd: Choice. 4th: Fine. 6th: Good ...
Taiwan. Shokusankyoku, 1904
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Health Effects of Tea and Its Catechins
Tea is generally divided into three groups; green tea, black tea and oolong tea All of these groups of tea are produced from "tea" (Camellia sinensis) leaves. Green tea is produced by completely inactivating the enzyme, polyphenol oxidase, ...
Yukiaki Kuroda, Yukihiko Hara, 2004
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Congressional edition
Oolong Oolong Gunpowder. Oolong Oolong Oolong Ceylon and India. Japan Gunpowder. Japan Formosa Oolong and J apan . English breakfast Young hysoti , black Formosa and hyson Formosa and young hyson . Oolong ' Oolong Oolong  ...
United States. Congress, 1909
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Annual Report of the Commissioner of Labor
St. Louis Gunpowder Gunpowder I Gunpowder I OolOUg j Oolong Oolong Oolong NEW HAMPSHIRE. Concord Manchester. NEW JERSEY. Bayonne Mixed, medium Oolong and Japan, best Oolong and Japan, extra Oolong and Japan, ...
United States. Bureau of Labor, 1904
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United States Congressional serial set
Formosa, oolong. Japan, imperial . . Japan, uncolored . Formosa, oolong, good Formosa, oolong, medium.. Japan, oolong... Oolong, medium Oolong, medium Formosa, oolong, medium. Oolong Formosa, oolong, medium . . Formosa, oolong  ...
‎1906
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Congressional serial set
Boston Fall River Lynn Maiden Worcester MICHIGAN. Detroit Clrand Rapids Imperial Japan Oolong and gunpowder Oolong, green Oolong, green Formosa, oolong, and moyune gunpowder. Ounpowder and English breaktast Hyson, oolong, ...
United States. Government Printing Office, 1907
8
Flavor Chemistry: Thirty Years of Progress
In addition to jasmine lactone, oolong tea contains 10 lactones (Nobumoto et al., 1993). Of these compounds, jasmine lactone is probably the key substance for the characteristic aroma of oolong tea. Such differences between black tea and ...
Roy Teranishi, Emily L. Wick, Irwin Hornstein, 1999
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Food Flavors and Chemistry: Advances of the New Millennium
QUANTITATIVE CHANGE OF GLYCOSIDES AS AROMA PRECURSORS DURING THE OOLONG TEA MANUFACTURING PROCESS D. Wang," E. Kurasawa, K. Kubota, A. Kobayashi, and I.-M. Juan* Laboratory of Food Chemistry, ...
Arthur M. Spanier, 2001
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Bulletin of the Department of Labor
Description. English breakfast Oolong and young hyson Oolong and Japan Japan Oolong and Japan, fair Oolong and Japan, good Japan, good Oolong, good Green, mixed, medium Green or blended, medium I mperial Young hyson Young ...
‎1905

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OOLONG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term oolong is used in the context of the following news items.
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7 Teas That Can Help or Harm Your Heart
In general, the best types of tea are those made from the Camellia sinenses shrub: black, white, green, and Oolong, according to Janet Bond ... «Everyday Health, Jul 15»
2
Work-at-Home Moms: How to Make the Crazy More Manageable
I light a stick of sandalwood incense and sip my cup of oolong. I take a deep breath in, exhale slowly and enter my happy zone. This is the silence I cherish. «Parenting Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Boutique Luxury Hotel Flemings Mayfair to Launch The Drawing Room
Choose green tea with jasmine pearls, buttery Lis-Han Oolong, spiced Bombay Chai or Flemings' unique Signature Breakfast Blend to suit your ... «Haute Living, Jul 15»
4
Gossip Coffee Opens This Week In Astoria
Tea lovers can enjoy a range of teas, such as Ceylon Sonata, Masala Chai and Peach Oolong. All beverages are made daily on premises by ... «Western Queens Gazette, Jul 15»
5
Tea Polyphenols Market To Reach $367.7 Million Respectively by …
Green tea polyphenols were followed by oolong tea polyphenols which accounted for just over 16% of the total market in 2012. Read detailed ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
6
Analysts Expect DAVIDsTEA to Announce ($0.08) Earnings Per …
Its product offer comprises citrus, cupcake and ayurvedic teas, black, green, white and herbal teas, rooibos, mate, pu'erh, oolong, as well as breakfast, chocolate ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
7
Tea Sommeliers Are The Hot New Thing In Food Pairing
Sipping oolong with a buttery, citrusy madeleine can highlight the flowery and milky notes of the tea, while a hot cup of green tea melts the ... «WGBH NEWS, Jul 15»
8
Where to Eat: Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian's Garden View …
They have Seasonal Selection Teas, Signature Blends Teas, Green and White Teas, Black Teas, Oolong Teas, and Herbal Infusion teas. «Theme Park Insider, Jul 15»
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HIGH SPIRITS
... Rosen features nearly a dozen “chuhai” (shochu highballs), mixing the mellow spirit with fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, fragrant oolong tea, ... «Portland Monthly, Jul 15»
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Dearborn resident hopes to inspire healthy living with unique tea shop
The herb is the first ingredient in a flavored mix known as Corktown Chai, accompanied with oolong tea, almond, apple, hibiscus petals and ... «Dearborn Press and Guide, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Oolong [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/oolong>. May 2024 ».
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