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Definition of Quantong
1. Noun. Red Australian fruit; used for dessert or in jam.
Generic synonyms: Edible Fruit
Group relationships: Eucarya Acuminata, Fusanus Acuminatus, Quandang, Quandong, Quandong Tree
Definition of Quantong
1. quandong [n -S] - See also: quandong
Lexicographical Neighbors of Quantong
Literary usage of Quantong
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Classical Journal (1812)
"... according to some, they were not Ethiopians : now the reason of this difference
is obvious : quantong, where the inhabitants, as I have intimated above, ..."
2. The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Miscellany (1827)
"I, who am in the military board, Investigator, Censor of his Majesty, and, at
present, Viceroy of the two provinces quantong and ..."
3. The Edinburgh Gazetteer, Or Geographical Dictionary ...: Accompanied by an Atlas (1822)
"quantong, a town of the Birman empire, province of Ava, situated on the ...
The meaning of the word quantong or Canton, is in Chinese a port or mart ..."
4. The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British India and Its Dependencies (1827)
"If they thus conscientiously reform, and •with sincere intentions become honest,
I, Viceroy of quantong, will pardon and not regard their former offences; ..."
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