won ton

Other forms: won tons

Definitions of won ton
  1. noun
    a Chinese dumpling filled with spiced minced pork; usually served in soup
    synonyms: wonton
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    type of:
    dumpling
    a small ball or strip of boiled or steamed dough
  2. noun
    a soup of savory dumplings filled with meat or vegetables and served in a clear broth, originating in China
    synonyms: wonton, wonton soup
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    type of:
    soup
    liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
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