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鸡头米
jī​tóu​mǐ

gorgon nut

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鸡头米 雞頭米 jī​tóu​mǐ
gorgon nut
The edible seeds of the prickly water lily 芡实 qiàn​shí; used in cooking and traditional medicine. Its name comes from the plant's flower stalk, which resembles a chicken head.

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Cross-References

Same as

  • 芡实 qiàn​shí
  • 茨实米 cí​shí​mǐ

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