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Webster 1913 Edition
Oolong
Oo′long
,Noun.
[Chinese, green dragon.]
A fragrant variety of black tea having somewhat the flavor of green tea.
[Written also
oulong
.] Definition 2024
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oolong
English
Noun
oolong (countable and uncountable, plural oolongs)
- A partially fermented tea which combines the characteristics of green tea and black tea.
- 1994, A. Varnam, J. M. Sutherland, Beverages: Technology, Chemistry and Microbiology (page 187)
- Flavour and aroma of semi-fermented teas is dictated by the extent of fermentation and, for this reason, oolong has a considerably stronger flavour than pouchong, which undergoes a significantly shorter fermentation.
- 1994, A. Varnam, J. M. Sutherland, Beverages: Technology, Chemistry and Microbiology (page 187)
Translations
oolong tea — see oolong tea