shantung
/ˈʃæn.tʌŋ/
Chinese Origin
General
Original Word
山东
Mandarin (Shāndōng)
Entered English
19th century
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "shantung"
From Mandarin 'Shāndōng' (山东), literally 'east of the mountains', a Chinese province. In English, refers to a type of rough silk fabric originally produced there, or a style of cooking.
Example Usage
"The shantung silk gave the dress an elegant, natural texture."