Definition of CHOU

chou

Plural: chous, choux

Noun

  • the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
  • any of various types of cabbage
  • puff filled with cream or custard
  • Choux pastry, usually in the form of a small round cake with a sweet filling.
  • A bunch, knot, or rosette of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament in women's clothing.

Origin / Etymology

From French chou (“cabbage”); compare French pâte à choux (“choux pastry”). Doublet of caulis, cole, and kale.

Synonyms

cabbage, Chou dynasty, Chow, Chow dynasty, cream puff, Zhou, Zhou dynasty

Scrabble Score: 9

chou: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
chou: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
chou: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

chou: not valid in Words With Friends