Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dubu

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.40 in modern English

Syllables: dubu
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"This appropriate combination of blanched dubu (tofu), sauteed kimchi, and stir-fried pork is a threesome made in heaven. The dubu, which has the potential to be bland on its own, has the pork to add substance and the kimchi to add flavor."

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 두부(豆腐) (dubu). Doublet of tofu and doufu.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does dubu mean?: Korean tofu
Where does dubu come from?: Borrowed from Korean 두부(豆腐) (dubu). Doublet of tofu and doufu.

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