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单词 century egg
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Definition of century egg in English:

century egg

noun
  • An egg that is traditionally prepared by preserving it in a mixture containing charcoal and quicklime for several weeks or months, eaten as a delicacy in China.

    their century egg is served as an appetizer

Origin

1920s: from century + egg, possibly as a reference to the length of the preserving period, or to the length of time the egg supposedly remains fit for consumption.

Definition of century egg in US English:

century egg

noun
  • An egg that is traditionally prepared by preserving it in a mixture containing charcoal and quicklime for several weeks or months, eaten as a delicacy in China.

    their century egg is served as an appetizer

Origin

1920s: from century + egg, possibly as a reference to the length of the preserving period, or to the length of time the egg supposedly remains fit for consumption.

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