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Rangoon
rang-GOON
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The former name of Yangon, once the capital of Myanmar (Burma).
"The old guidebook still referred to the city as Rangoon."
"Rangoon was the capital until the government moved it to Naypyidaw in 2006."
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A deep-fried dumpling, typically filled with crab and cream cheese, popular in American Asian-fusion cuisine.
"We ordered crab rangoon as a starter."
"The takeout menu listed rangoons alongside spring rolls."
How to Use Rangoon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the old name for Myanmar's largest city, or a crispy fried snack from American Chinese restaurants.
Word Forms
rangoons plural
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