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KUZU [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-10-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Food Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- kuzu
1, record 1, English, kuzu
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- kudzu 2, record 1, English, kudzu
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tuberous roots of the kuz vine are rather bitter - tasting, but when boiled and mashed are often used as a thickener in Chinese and Japanese cooking. 3, record 1, English, - kuzu
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- kuzu
1, record 1, French, kuzu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- kudzu 2, record 1, French, kudzu
correct, masculine noun
- vigne kudzu 2, record 1, French, vigne%20kudzu
correct, feminine noun
- Pueraria lobata 2, record 1, French, Pueraria%20lobata
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le KUDZU, ou «Vigne KUDZU» (Pueraria lobata, famille des légumineuses), est une plante originale, munie de tiges volubiles comme les sarments de la vigne, qui lui permettent de s'accrocher aux grillages, aux arbres. 2, record 1, French, - kuzu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-03-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- kuzu
1, record 2, English, kuzu
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extract from the Japanese kuzu plant used like cornstarch as a thickening agent. 1, record 2, English, - kuzu
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- kuzu
1, record 2, French, kuzu
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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