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Definition of kangkong

kangkong

/ˈkɑːŋ.kɒŋ/
kang · kong
Plural:kangkong
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kangkong Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A semi-aquatic, tropical plant widely cultivated in Southeast Asia and consumed as a leafy green vegetable; commonly known in English as water spinach or swamp cabbage.

Example

"We ordered a plate of stir-fried kangkong with garlic and shrimp paste to accompany our steamed fish."

• Nearby Words

kangaroo
kangaroo paw
kangchenjunga
kangkong
kanji
kano
kanpur

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Malay 'kangkung', referring to the semi-aquatic tropical plant consumed as a leafy vegetable.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kangkong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kangkong
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