shantung

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a heavy silk fabric with a rough surface (or a cotton imitation)

Etymology

From the Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 山東/山东 (Shāndōng), Shantung.

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