sparrow dominoes
The game of mahjongThe game of mahjong.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The game of mahjong.
(plural, plural only)The tiles used in this game.
Origin
calque of Chinese 麻將 /麻将 (májiàng) + dominoes.calque of Chinese 麻將 /麻将 (májiàng) + dominoes.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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