| 释义 |
‖ oolong|ˈuːlɒŋ|
Also ou-.
[Chinese wulung, f. wu black + lung dragon.]
A dark variety of cured tea.
1852McCulloch Dict. Comm. (new ed.) 1302 Prices Current of the Various Descriptions of Teas..Ning Yong and Oolong, common to fine. 1858Simmonds Dict. Trade, Oolong, a peculiar description of black tea, possessing many of the qualities of green tea. 1880Trade advt., The finest Oolong, 3s. a lb. This is high burnt, very pungent tea, and is an especial favourite with the tea-drinking public in America. 1898Westm. Gaz. 7 May 8/1 The competition for Oolongs, some Souchongs, and flowery Pekoes is still very keen. |