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Meaning of china
noun
- The plant Smilax china, a liana of much of eastern Asia.
noun
- A plant or flower of the repeat-blooming Chinese rose species Rosa chinensis.
- A plant or flower of one of the class of hybrids developed from Rosa chinensis.
- Synonym of elderflower rose, Rosa cymosa.
noun
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, native to east Asia.
noun
- Chinaware: porcelain tableware. Example: He set the table with china, cloth napkins, and crystal stemware.
- Cheaper and lower-quality ceramic and ceramic tableware, distinguished from porcelain.
- Synonym of cheyney: worsted or woolen stuff.
- Tea from China, varieties cured by smoking or opposed to Indian cultivars.
- (games) A glazed china marble.
noun
- A small gastropod (Monetaria moneta, syn. Cypraea moneta) common in the Indian Ocean; its shell.
- (by extension) Any gastropod of the genus Cypraea; its shell.
- (by extension) Any gastropod of the family Cypraeidae; its shell.
noun
- A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection. Example: John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends. I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy.
- An associate who provides assistance. Example: The Automobile Association is every motorist's friend. The police is every law-abiding citizen's friend.
- A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted. Example: a friend of a friend; I added him as a friend on Facebook, but I hardly know him.
- A person who backs or supports something. Example: I’m not a friend of cheap wine.
- An object or idea that can be used for good. Example: Wiktionary is your friend.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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